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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.32, 12,498.44 and 2,176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.32, 12,498.44 and 2,176.32 is: 3,264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.32 : 12,498.44 = 2,176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.32/12,498.44 = 2,176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.32x = 12,498.44 × 2,176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.32x = 27,200,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,200,604.94/8,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.47

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