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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.13, 12,183.44 and 2,278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.13, 12,183.44 and 2,278.74 is: 3,418.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.13 : 12,183.44 = 2,278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.13/12,183.44 = 2,278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.13x = 12,183.44 × 2,278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.13x = 27,762,880.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,762,880.67/8,122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.18

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