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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.60, 12,264.90 and 5,260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.60, 12,264.90 and 5,260.60 is: 7,890.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.60 : 12,264.90 = 5,260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.60/12,264.90 = 5,260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.60x = 12,264.90 × 5,260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.60x = 64,520,732.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,520,732.94/8,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,890.90

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