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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.47, 12,277.83 and 2,635.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.47, 12,277.83 and 2,635.97 is: 3,954.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.47 : 12,277.83 = 2,635.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.47/12,277.83 = 2,635.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.47x = 12,277.83 × 2,635.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.47x = 32,363,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,363,991.55/8,184.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.32

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