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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.82, 12,177.18 and 3,961.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.82, 12,177.18 and 3,961.37 is: 5,942.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.82 : 12,177.18 = 3,961.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.82/12,177.18 = 3,961.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.82x = 12,177.18 × 3,961.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.82x = 48,238,345.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,238,345.98/8,117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.28

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