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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.30, 12,264.56 and 2,332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.30, 12,264.56 and 2,332.91 is: 3,499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.30 : 12,264.56 = 2,332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.30/12,264.56 = 2,332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.30x = 12,264.56 × 2,332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.30x = 28,612,053.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,612,053.35/8,176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.39

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