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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.10, 12,279.58 and 2,639.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.10, 12,279.58 and 2,639.88 is: 3,959.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.10 : 12,279.58 = 2,639.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.10/12,279.58 = 2,639.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.10x = 12,279.58 × 2,639.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.10x = 32,416,617.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,416,617.65/8,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.96

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