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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.35, 12,269.33 and 2,632.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.35, 12,269.33 and 2,632.97 is: 3,949.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.35 : 12,269.33 = 2,632.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.35/12,269.33 = 2,632.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.35x = 12,269.33 × 2,632.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.35x = 32,304,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,304,777.81/8,180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.07

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