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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,118.08, 12,177.75 and 2,571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,118.08, 12,177.75 and 2,571.74 is: 3,857.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,118.08 : 12,177.75 = 2,571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,118.08/12,177.75 = 2,571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,118.08x = 12,177.75 × 2,571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,118.08x = 31,318,006.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,318,006.79/8,118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.81

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