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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.48, 12,264.68 and 2,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.48, 12,264.68 and 2,020.48 is: 3,030.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.48 : 12,264.68 = 2,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.48/12,264.68 = 2,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.48x = 12,264.68 × 2,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.48x = 24,780,540.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,780,540.65/8,176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.71

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