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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.77, 12,257.66 and 2,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.77, 12,257.66 and 2,979 is: 4,465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.77 : 12,257.66 = 2,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.77/12,257.66 = 2,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.77x = 12,257.66 × 2,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.77x = 36,515,576.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,515,576.59/8,176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.77

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