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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,116.78, 12,175.14 and 2,644.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,116.78, 12,175.14 and 2,644.78 is: 3,967.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,116.78 : 12,175.14 = 2,644.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,116.78/12,175.14 = 2,644.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,116.78x = 12,175.14 × 2,644.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,116.78x = 32,200,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,200,566.77/8,116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.16

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