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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,374.92, 12,562.30 and 3,180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,374.92, 12,562.30 and 3,180.79 is: 4,771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,374.92 : 12,562.30 = 3,180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,374.92/12,562.30 = 3,180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,374.92x = 12,562.30 × 3,180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,374.92x = 39,958,038.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,958,038.22/8,374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.15

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