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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.11, 12,281.56 and 2,639.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.11, 12,281.56 and 2,639.34 is: 3,959.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.11 : 12,281.56 = 2,639.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.11/12,281.56 = 2,639.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.11x = 12,281.56 × 2,639.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.11x = 32,415,205.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,415,205.97/8,186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.78

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