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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,124.23, 12,186.78 and 2,578.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,124.23, 12,186.78 and 2,578.01 is: 3,867.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,124.23 : 12,186.78 = 2,578.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,124.23/12,186.78 = 2,578.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,124.23x = 12,186.78 × 2,578.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,124.23x = 31,417,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,417,625.47/8,124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.15

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