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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.72, 12,499.20 and 2,176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.72, 12,499.20 and 2,176.72 is: 3,265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.72 : 12,499.20 = 2,176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.72/12,499.20 = 2,176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.72x = 12,499.20 × 2,176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.72x = 27,207,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,207,258.62/8,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.11

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