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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.82, 12,176.73 and 3,186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.82, 12,176.73 and 3,186.14 is: 4,779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.82 : 12,176.73 = 3,186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.82/12,176.73 = 3,186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.82x = 12,176.73 × 3,186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.82x = 38,796,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,796,705.64/8,117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.20

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