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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.52, 12,277.25 and 2,637.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.52, 12,277.25 and 2,637.39 is: 3,956.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.52 : 12,277.25 = 2,637.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.52/12,277.25 = 2,637.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.52x = 12,277.25 × 2,637.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.52x = 32,379,883.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,379,883.19/8,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.72

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