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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.36, 12,269.97 and 2,635.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.36, 12,269.97 and 2,635.29 is: 3,952.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.36 : 12,269.97 = 2,635.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.36/12,269.97 = 2,635.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.36x = 12,269.97 × 2,635.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.36x = 32,334,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,334,929.24/8,181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.27

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