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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,115.78, 12,166.36 and 2,918

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,115.78, 12,166.36 and 2,918 is: 4,374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,115.78 : 12,166.36 = 2,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,115.78/12,166.36 = 2,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,115.78x = 12,166.36 × 2,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,115.78x = 35,501,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,501,438.48/8,115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.37

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