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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.09, 12,268.96 and 2,632.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.09, 12,268.96 and 2,632.72 is: 3,948.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.09 : 12,268.96 = 2,632.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.09/12,268.96 = 2,632.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.09x = 12,268.96 × 2,632.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.09x = 32,300,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,300,699.12/8,180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.70

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