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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.70, 12,176.55 and 2,273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.70, 12,176.55 and 2,273.55 is: 3,410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.70 : 12,176.55 = 2,273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.70/12,176.55 = 2,273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.70x = 12,176.55 × 2,273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.70x = 27,683,995.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,683,995.25/8,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.33

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