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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.39, 12,555.55 and 3,176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.39, 12,555.55 and 3,176.27 is: 4,764.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.39 : 12,555.55 = 3,176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.39/12,555.55 = 3,176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.39x = 12,555.55 × 3,176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.39x = 39,879,816.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,879,816.80/8,370.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.39

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