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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,120.97, 12,180.07 and 2,276.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,120.97, 12,180.07 and 2,276.23 is: 3,413.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,120.97 : 12,180.07 = 2,276.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,120.97/12,180.07 = 2,276.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,120.97x = 12,180.07 × 2,276.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,120.97x = 27,724,640.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,724,640.74/8,120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.96

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