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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,078.22, 12,117.78 and 2,884.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,078.22, 12,117.78 and 2,884.09 is: 4,326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,078.22 : 12,117.78 = 2,884.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,078.22/12,117.78 = 2,884.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,078.22x = 12,117.78 × 2,884.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,078.22x = 34,948,768.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,948,768.12/8,078.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.30

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