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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.49, 12,277.66 and 2,636.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.49, 12,277.66 and 2,636.57 is: 3,955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.49 : 12,277.66 = 2,636.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.49/12,277.66 = 2,636.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.49x = 12,277.66 × 2,636.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.49x = 32,370,896.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,370,896.84/8,184.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.15

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