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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.78, 12,180.24 and 2,854.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.78, 12,180.24 and 2,854.17 is: 4,281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.78 : 12,180.24 = 2,854.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.78/12,180.24 = 2,854.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.78x = 12,180.24 × 2,854.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.78x = 34,764,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,764,475.60/8,119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.46

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