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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.98, 12,180.33 and 2,276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.98, 12,180.33 and 2,276.46 is: 3,414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.98 : 12,180.33 = 2,276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.98/12,180.33 = 2,276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.98x = 12,180.33 × 2,276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.98x = 27,728,034.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,728,034.03/8,119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.79

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