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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.18, 12,264.27 and 2,020.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.18, 12,264.27 and 2,020.18 is: 3,030.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.18 : 12,264.27 = 2,020.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.18/12,264.27 = 2,020.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.18x = 12,264.27 × 2,020.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.18x = 24,776,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,776,032.97/8,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.27

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