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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.83, 12,175.58 and 2,195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.83, 12,175.58 and 2,195.07 is: 3,292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.83 : 12,175.58 = 2,195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.83/12,175.58 = 2,195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.83x = 12,175.58 × 2,195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.83x = 26,726,250.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,726,250.39/8,117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.29

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