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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.76, 12,267.52 and 2,336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.76, 12,267.52 and 2,336.04 is: 3,503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.76 : 12,267.52 = 2,336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.76/12,267.52 = 2,336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.76x = 12,267.52 × 2,336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.76x = 28,657,417.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,657,417.42/8,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.03

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