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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.78, 12,025.76 and 2,174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.78, 12,025.76 and 2,174.86 is: 3,262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.78 : 12,025.76 = 2,174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.78/12,025.76 = 2,174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.78x = 12,025.76 × 2,174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.78x = 26,154,344.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,154,344.39/8,017.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.04

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