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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.01, 12,375.37 and 2,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.01, 12,375.37 and 2,627 is: 3,941.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.01 : 12,375.37 = 2,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.01/12,375.37 = 2,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.01x = 12,375.37 × 2,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.01x = 32,510,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,510,096.99/8,249.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.09

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