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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.04, 12,275.75 and 2,637.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.04, 12,275.75 and 2,637.42 is: 3,956.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.04 : 12,275.75 = 2,637.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.04/12,275.75 = 2,637.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.04x = 12,275.75 × 2,637.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.04x = 32,376,308.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,376,308.57/8,184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.03

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