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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.03, 12,264.05 and 2,332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.03, 12,264.05 and 2,332.66 is: 3,498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.03 : 12,264.05 = 2,332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.03/12,264.05 = 2,332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.03x = 12,264.05 × 2,332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.03x = 28,607,858.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,607,858.87/8,176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.99

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