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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.36, 12,268.47 and 2,634.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.36, 12,268.47 and 2,634.29 is: 3,950.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.36 : 12,268.47 = 2,634.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.36/12,268.47 = 2,634.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.36x = 12,268.47 × 2,634.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.36x = 32,318,646.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,318,646.49/8,180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.76

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