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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.13, 12,263.28 and 2,332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.13, 12,263.28 and 2,332.59 is: 3,498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.13 : 12,263.28 = 2,332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.13/12,263.28 = 2,332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.13x = 12,263.28 × 2,332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.13x = 28,605,204.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,605,204.30/8,176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.62

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