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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.92, 12,173.40 and 2,918.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.92, 12,173.40 and 2,918.32 is: 4,379.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.92 : 12,173.40 = 2,918.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.92/12,173.40 = 2,918.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.92x = 12,173.40 × 2,918.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.92x = 35,525,876.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,525,876.69/8,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.47

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