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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.17, 12,564.18 and 3,182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.17, 12,564.18 and 3,182.04 is: 4,773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.17 : 12,564.18 = 3,182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.17/12,564.18 = 3,182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.17x = 12,564.18 × 3,182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.17x = 39,979,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,979,723.33/8,376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.03

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