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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.03, 12,498.05 and 2,176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.03, 12,498.05 and 2,176.03 is: 3,264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.03 : 12,498.05 = 2,176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.03/12,498.05 = 2,176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.03x = 12,498.05 × 2,176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.03x = 27,196,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,196,131.74/8,332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.05

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