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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.48, 12,249.30 and 4,834.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.48, 12,249.30 and 4,834.76 is: 7,243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.48 : 12,249.30 = 4,834.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.48/12,249.30 = 4,834.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.48x = 12,249.30 × 4,834.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.48x = 59,222,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,222,425.67/8,176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,243.02

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