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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.27, 12,276.87 and 2,637.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.27, 12,276.87 and 2,637.14 is: 3,956.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.27 : 12,276.87 = 2,637.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.27/12,276.87 = 2,637.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.27x = 12,276.87 × 2,637.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.27x = 32,375,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,375,824.95/8,183.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.34

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