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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.56, 12,264.90 and 2,020.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.56, 12,264.90 and 2,020.56 is: 3,030.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.56 : 12,264.90 = 2,020.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.56/12,264.90 = 2,020.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.56x = 12,264.90 × 2,020.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.56x = 24,781,966.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,781,966.34/8,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.85

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