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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.03, 12,264.38 and 2,980.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.03, 12,264.38 and 2,980.91 is: 4,472.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.03 : 12,264.38 = 2,980.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.03/12,264.38 = 2,980.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.03x = 12,264.38 × 2,980.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.03x = 36,558,936.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,558,936.76/8,175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.02

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