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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,118.56, 12,178.47 and 2,275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,118.56, 12,178.47 and 2,275.22 is: 3,413.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,118.56 : 12,178.47 = 2,275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,118.56/12,178.47 = 2,275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,118.56x = 12,178.47 × 2,275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,118.56x = 27,708,698.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,708,698.51/8,118.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.01

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