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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.72, 12,504.94 and 2,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.72, 12,504.94 and 2,180.72 is: 3,271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.72 : 12,504.94 = 2,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.72/12,504.94 = 2,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.72x = 12,504.94 × 2,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.72x = 27,269,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,269,772.76/8,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.04

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