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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.02, 12,183.48 and 2,279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.02, 12,183.48 and 2,279.08 is: 3,418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.02 : 12,183.48 = 2,279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.02/12,183.48 = 2,279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.02x = 12,183.48 × 2,279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.02x = 27,767,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,767,125.60/8,122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.75

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