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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.88, 12,264.12 and 2,980.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.88, 12,264.12 and 2,980.76 is: 4,471.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.88 : 12,264.12 = 2,980.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.88/12,264.12 = 2,980.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.88x = 12,264.12 × 2,980.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.88x = 36,556,398.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,556,398.33/8,174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.80

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