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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.27, 12,270.86 and 2,633.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.27, 12,270.86 and 2,633.13 is: 3,950.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.27 : 12,270.86 = 2,633.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.27/12,270.86 = 2,633.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.27x = 12,270.86 × 2,633.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.27x = 32,310,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,310,806.85/8,179.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.33

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