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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.38, 12,272.55 and 2,634.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.38, 12,272.55 and 2,634.25 is: 3,952.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.38 : 12,272.55 = 2,634.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.38/12,272.55 = 2,634.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.38x = 12,272.55 × 2,634.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.38x = 32,328,964.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,328,964.84/8,180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.01

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