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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.52, 12,264.24 and 2,020.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.52, 12,264.24 and 2,020.52 is: 3,030.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.52 : 12,264.24 = 2,020.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.52/12,264.24 = 2,020.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.52x = 12,264.24 × 2,020.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.52x = 24,780,142.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,780,142.20/8,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.65

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