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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.02, 12,175.56 and 2,273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.02, 12,175.56 and 2,273.50 is: 3,410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.02 : 12,175.56 = 2,273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.02/12,175.56 = 2,273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.02x = 12,175.56 × 2,273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.02x = 27,681,135.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,681,135.66/8,117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.26

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