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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.78, 12,172.36 and 2,922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.78, 12,172.36 and 2,922 is: 4,380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.78 : 12,172.36 = 2,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.78/12,172.36 = 2,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.78x = 12,172.36 × 2,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.78x = 35,567,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,567,635.92/8,119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.37

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