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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.94, 12,176.00 and 2,275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.94, 12,176.00 and 2,275.01 is: 3,412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.94 : 12,176.00 = 2,275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.94/12,176.00 = 2,275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.94x = 12,176.00 × 2,275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.94x = 27,700,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,700,449.50/8,117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.25

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