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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.52, 12,268.56 and 2,633.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.52, 12,268.56 and 2,633.79 is: 3,948.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.52 : 12,268.56 = 2,633.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.52/12,268.56 = 2,633.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.52x = 12,268.56 × 2,633.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.52x = 32,312,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,312,810.64/8,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.04

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