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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.70, 12,176.47 and 2,571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.70, 12,176.47 and 2,571.05 is: 3,856.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.70 : 12,176.47 = 2,571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.70/12,176.47 = 2,571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.70x = 12,176.47 × 2,571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.70x = 31,306,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,306,313.19/8,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.55

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