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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.72, 12,108.79 and 2,877.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.72, 12,108.79 and 2,877.19 is: 4,316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.72 : 12,108.79 = 2,877.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.72/12,108.79 = 2,877.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.72x = 12,108.79 × 2,877.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.72x = 34,839,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,839,262.82/8,071.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.21

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