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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.17, 12,178.82 and 2,572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.17, 12,178.82 and 2,572.54 is: 3,858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.17 : 12,178.82 = 2,572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.17/12,178.82 = 2,572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.17x = 12,178.82 × 2,572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.17x = 31,330,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,330,477.59/8,119.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.83

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