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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,118.75, 12,177.65 and 2,195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,118.75, 12,177.65 and 2,195.55 is: 3,293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,118.75 : 12,177.65 = 2,195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,118.75/12,177.65 = 2,195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,118.75x = 12,177.65 × 2,195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,118.75x = 26,736,578.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,736,578.57/8,118.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.19

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