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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.04, 12,264.10 and 2,332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.04, 12,264.10 and 2,332.60 is: 3,498.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.04 : 12,264.10 = 2,332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.04/12,264.10 = 2,332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.04x = 12,264.10 × 2,332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.04x = 28,607,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,607,239.66/8,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.91

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