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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.04, 12,265.88 and 2,332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.04, 12,265.88 and 2,332.70 is: 3,499.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.04 : 12,265.88 = 2,332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.04/12,265.88 = 2,332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.04x = 12,265.88 × 2,332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.04x = 28,612,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,612,545.28/8,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.56

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