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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.88, 12,271.46 and 2,633.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.88, 12,271.46 and 2,633.80 is: 3,951.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.88 : 12,271.46 = 2,633.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.88/12,271.46 = 2,633.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.88x = 12,271.46 × 2,633.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.88x = 32,320,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,320,571.35/8,179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.23

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