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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.18, 12,264.28 and 3,793.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.18, 12,264.28 and 3,793.06 is: 5,689.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.18 : 12,264.28 = 3,793.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.18/12,264.28 = 3,793.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.18x = 12,264.28 × 3,793.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.18x = 46,519,149.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,519,149.90/8,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.59

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