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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,115.80, 12,173.70 and 2,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,115.80, 12,173.70 and 2,272.40 is: 3,408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,115.80 : 12,173.70 = 2,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,115.80/12,173.70 = 2,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,115.80x = 12,173.70 × 2,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,115.80x = 27,663,515.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,663,515.88/8,115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.60

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