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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.17, 12,178.59 and 2,275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.17, 12,178.59 and 2,275.63 is: 3,413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.17 : 12,178.59 = 2,275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.17/12,178.59 = 2,275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.17x = 12,178.59 × 2,275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.17x = 27,713,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,713,925.78/8,119.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.39

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