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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.75, 12,276.26 and 2,637.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.75, 12,276.26 and 2,637.26 is: 3,956.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.75 : 12,276.26 = 2,637.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.75/12,276.26 = 2,637.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.75x = 12,276.26 × 2,637.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.75x = 32,375,614.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,375,614.88/8,183.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.09

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