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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.08, 12,273.57 and 2,635.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.08, 12,273.57 and 2,635.02 is: 3,952.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.08 : 12,273.57 = 2,635.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.08/12,273.57 = 2,635.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.08x = 12,273.57 × 2,635.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.08x = 32,341,102.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,341,102.42/8,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.67

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