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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.80, 12,277.50 and 4,670.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.80, 12,277.50 and 4,670.76 is: 7,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.80 : 12,277.50 = 4,670.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.80/12,277.50 = 4,670.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.80x = 12,277.50 × 4,670.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.80x = 57,345,255.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,345,255.90/8,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.17

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