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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.69, 12,179.58 and 2,276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.69, 12,179.58 and 2,276.35 is: 3,414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.69 : 12,179.58 = 2,276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.69/12,179.58 = 2,276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.69x = 12,179.58 × 2,276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.69x = 27,724,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,724,986.93/8,119.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.54

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