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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.34, 12,174.62 and 2,272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.34, 12,174.62 and 2,272.56 is: 3,408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.34 : 12,174.62 = 2,272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.34/12,174.62 = 2,272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.34x = 12,174.62 × 2,272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.34x = 27,667,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,667,543.06/8,117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.45

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