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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.67, 12,266.81 and 2,982.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.67, 12,266.81 and 2,982.54 is: 4,474.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.67 : 12,266.81 = 2,982.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.67/12,266.81 = 2,982.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.67x = 12,266.81 × 2,982.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.67x = 36,586,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,586,251.50/8,176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.47

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