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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.24, 12,541.91 and 3,175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.24, 12,541.91 and 3,175.76 is: 4,760.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.24 : 12,541.91 = 3,175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.24/12,541.91 = 3,175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.24x = 12,541.91 × 3,175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.24x = 39,830,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,830,135.40/8,366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,760.82

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