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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.18, 12,176.82 and 2,851.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.18, 12,176.82 and 2,851.82 is: 4,278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.18 : 12,176.82 = 2,851.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.18/12,176.82 = 2,851.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.18x = 12,176.82 × 2,851.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.18x = 34,726,037.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,726,037.93/8,117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.09

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