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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.52, 12,270.48 and 2,634.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.52, 12,270.48 and 2,634.16 is: 3,951.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.52 : 12,270.48 = 2,634.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.52/12,270.48 = 2,634.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.52x = 12,270.48 × 2,634.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.52x = 32,322,407.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322,407.60/8,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.14

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