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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.27, 12,272.37 and 2,634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.27, 12,272.37 and 2,634.14 is: 3,951.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.27 : 12,272.37 = 2,634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.27/12,272.37 = 2,634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.27x = 12,272.37 × 2,634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.27x = 32,327,066.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,327,066.18/8,180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.83

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