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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,118.95, 12,183.24 and 2,925.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,118.95, 12,183.24 and 2,925.23 is: 4,389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,118.95 : 12,183.24 = 2,925.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,118.95/12,183.24 = 2,925.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,118.95x = 12,183.24 × 2,925.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,118.95x = 35,638,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,638,779.15/8,118.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.58

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