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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.02, 12,177.76 and 2,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.02, 12,177.76 and 2,570.20 is: 3,856.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.02 : 12,177.76 = 2,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.02/12,177.76 = 2,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.02x = 12,177.76 × 2,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.02x = 31,299,278.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,299,278.75/8,117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.01

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