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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.97, 12,277.08 and 2,635.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.97, 12,277.08 and 2,635.47 is: 3,953.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.97 : 12,277.08 = 2,635.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.97/12,277.08 = 2,635.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.97x = 12,277.08 × 2,635.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.97x = 32,355,876.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,355,876.03/8,183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.57

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