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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.52, 12,267.06 and 2,632.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.52, 12,267.06 and 2,632.79 is: 3,946.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.52 : 12,267.06 = 2,632.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.52/12,267.06 = 2,632.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.52x = 12,267.06 × 2,632.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.52x = 32,296,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,296,531.56/8,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.53

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