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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.78, 12,176.53 and 2,571.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.78, 12,176.53 and 2,571.11 is: 3,856.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.78 : 12,176.53 = 2,571.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.78/12,176.53 = 2,571.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.78x = 12,176.53 × 2,571.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.78x = 31,307,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,307,198.05/8,117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.62

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