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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.92, 12,263.64 and 3,733.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.92, 12,263.64 and 3,733.33 is: 5,599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.92 : 12,263.64 = 3,733.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.92/12,263.64 = 3,733.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.92x = 12,263.64 × 3,733.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.92x = 45,784,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,784,215.12/8,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.20

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