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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,118.41, 12,179.43 and 2,572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,118.41, 12,179.43 and 2,572.08 is: 3,858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,118.41 : 12,179.43 = 2,572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,118.41/12,179.43 = 2,572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,118.41x = 12,179.43 × 2,572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,118.41x = 31,326,468.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,326,468.31/8,118.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.70

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