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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,120.07, 12,179.03 and 2,277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,120.07, 12,179.03 and 2,277.14 is: 3,415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,120.07 : 12,179.03 = 2,277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,120.07/12,179.03 = 2,277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,120.07x = 12,179.03 × 2,277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,120.07x = 27,733,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,733,284.09/8,120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.40

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