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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,121.33, 12,183.93 and 2,277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,121.33, 12,183.93 and 2,277.81 is: 3,417.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,121.33 : 12,183.93 = 2,277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,121.33/12,183.93 = 2,277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,121.33x = 12,183.93 × 2,277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,121.33x = 27,752,677.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,752,677.59/8,121.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.26

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