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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.27, 12,263.98 and 3,675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.27, 12,263.98 and 3,675.50 is: 5,511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.27 : 12,263.98 = 3,675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.27/12,263.98 = 3,675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.27x = 12,263.98 × 3,675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.27x = 45,076,296.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,076,296.37/8,179.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.04

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