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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.97, 12,281.58 and 2,638.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.97, 12,281.58 and 2,638.47 is: 3,958.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.97 : 12,281.58 = 2,638.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.97/12,281.58 = 2,638.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.97x = 12,281.58 × 2,638.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.97x = 32,404,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404,580.38/8,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.07

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