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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.29, 12,278.79 and 2,641.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.29, 12,278.79 and 2,641.30 is: 3,961.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.29 : 12,278.79 = 2,641.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.29/12,278.79 = 2,641.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.29x = 12,278.79 × 2,641.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.29x = 32,431,968.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,431,968.03/8,187.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.26

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