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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.76, 12,502.32 and 4,176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.76, 12,502.32 and 4,176.48 is: 6,265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.76 : 12,502.32 = 4,176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.76/12,502.32 = 4,176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.76x = 12,502.32 × 4,176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.76x = 52,215,689.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,215,689.43/8,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.56

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