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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.70, 12,176.55 and 2,923.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.70, 12,176.55 and 2,923.98 is: 4,385.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.70 : 12,176.55 = 2,923.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.70/12,176.55 = 2,923.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.70x = 12,176.55 × 2,923.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.70x = 35,603,988.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,603,988.67/8,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.97

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