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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.96, 12,276.18 and 4,671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.96, 12,276.18 and 4,671.96 is: 7,009.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.96 : 12,276.18 = 4,671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.96/12,276.18 = 4,671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.96x = 12,276.18 × 4,671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.96x = 57,353,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,353,821.91/8,181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.79

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