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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.76, 12,664.35 and 3,180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.76, 12,664.35 and 3,180.15 is: 4,766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.76 : 12,664.35 = 3,180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.76/12,664.35 = 3,180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.76x = 12,664.35 × 3,180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.76x = 40,274,532.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,274,532.65/8,448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.92

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