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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.76, 12,257.98 and 2,624.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.76, 12,257.98 and 2,624.42 is: 3,937.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.76 : 12,257.98 = 2,624.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.76/12,257.98 = 2,624.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.76x = 12,257.98 × 2,624.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.76x = 32,170,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,170,111.96/8,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.22

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