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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.02, 12,271.99 and 2,633.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.02, 12,271.99 and 2,633.89 is: 3,951.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.02 : 12,271.99 = 2,633.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.02/12,271.99 = 2,633.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.02x = 12,271.99 × 2,633.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.02x = 32,323,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,323,010.38/8,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.46

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