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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.92, 12,262.55 and 2,331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.92, 12,262.55 and 2,331.96 is: 3,497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.92 : 12,262.55 = 2,331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.92/12,262.55 = 2,331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.92x = 12,262.55 × 2,331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.92x = 28,595,764.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,595,764.44/8,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.13

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