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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.10, 12,274.95 and 2,636.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.10, 12,274.95 and 2,636.73 is: 3,954.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.10 : 12,274.95 = 2,636.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.10/12,274.95 = 2,636.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.10x = 12,274.95 × 2,636.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.10x = 32,365,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,365,728.91/8,184.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.71

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