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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.32, 12,279.63 and 2,640.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.32, 12,279.63 and 2,640.16 is: 3,960.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.32 : 12,279.63 = 2,640.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.32/12,279.63 = 2,640.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.32x = 12,279.63 × 2,640.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.32x = 32,420,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,420,187.94/8,186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.29

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