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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.02, 12,264.03 and 2,980.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.02, 12,264.03 and 2,980.68 is: 4,471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.02 : 12,264.03 = 2,980.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.02/12,264.03 = 2,980.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.02x = 12,264.03 × 2,980.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.02x = 36,555,148.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,555,148.94/8,176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.02

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