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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.04, 12,266.11 and 3,244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.04, 12,266.11 and 3,244.05 is: 4,866.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.04 : 12,266.11 = 3,244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.04/12,266.11 = 3,244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.04x = 12,266.11 × 3,244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.04x = 39,791,869.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,791,869.08/8,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.89

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