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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.60, 12,257.40 and 2,976.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.60, 12,257.40 and 2,976.80 is: 4,465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.60 : 12,257.40 = 2,976.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.60/12,257.40 = 2,976.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.60x = 12,257.40 × 2,976.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.60x = 36,487,828.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,487,828.32/8,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.20

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