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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.58, 12,177 and 2,571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.58, 12,177 and 2,571.24 is: 3,857.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.58 : 12,177 = 2,571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.58/12,177 = 2,571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.58x = 12,177 × 2,571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.58x = 31,309,989.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,309,989.48/8,117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.06

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