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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.76, 11,284.02 and 4,450.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.76, 11,284.02 and 4,450.76 is: 6,142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.76 : 11,284.02 = 4,450.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.76/11,284.02 = 4,450.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.76x = 11,284.02 × 4,450.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.76x = 50,222,464.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,222,464.86/8,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,142.10

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