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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.64, 12,277.14 and 2,635.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.64, 12,277.14 and 2,635.32 is: 3,953.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.64 : 12,277.14 = 2,635.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.64/12,277.14 = 2,635.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.64x = 12,277.14 × 2,635.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.64x = 32,354,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,354,192.58/8,183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.52

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