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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.92, 12,258.18 and 2,976.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.92, 12,258.18 and 2,976.75 is: 4,465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.92 : 12,258.18 = 2,976.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.92/12,258.18 = 2,976.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.92x = 12,258.18 × 2,976.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.92x = 36,489,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,489,537.32/8,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.78

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