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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.17, 12,183.09 and 2,278.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.17, 12,183.09 and 2,278.63 is: 3,417.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.17 : 12,183.09 = 2,278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.17/12,183.09 = 2,278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.17x = 12,183.09 × 2,278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.17x = 27,760,754.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,760,754.37/8,122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.90

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