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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.40, 12,177.73 and 2,274.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.40, 12,177.73 and 2,274.67 is: 3,411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.40 : 12,177.73 = 2,274.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.40/12,177.73 = 2,274.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.40x = 12,177.73 × 2,274.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.40x = 27,700,289.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,700,289.50/8,119.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.62

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