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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.61, 12,279.93 and 2,640.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.61, 12,279.93 and 2,640.36 is: 3,960.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.61 : 12,279.93 = 2,640.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.61/12,279.93 = 2,640.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.61x = 12,279.93 × 2,640.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.61x = 32,423,435.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,423,435.97/8,186.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.54

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