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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.26, 12,273.66 and 2,635.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.26, 12,273.66 and 2,635.53 is: 3,953.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.26 : 12,273.66 = 2,635.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.26/12,273.66 = 2,635.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.26x = 12,273.66 × 2,635.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.26x = 32,347,599.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,347,599.14/8,182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.38

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