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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.77, 12,268.94 and 2,634.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.77, 12,268.94 and 2,634.04 is: 3,948.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.77 : 12,268.94 = 2,634.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.77/12,268.94 = 2,634.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.77x = 12,268.94 × 2,634.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.77x = 32,316,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,316,804.20/8,184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.41

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