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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.47, 12,183.64 and 2,577.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.47, 12,183.64 and 2,577.78 is: 3,865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.47 : 12,183.64 = 2,577.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.47/12,183.64 = 2,577.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.47x = 12,183.64 × 2,577.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.47x = 31,406,737.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,406,737.07/8,125.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.22

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