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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.77, 12,207.61 and 2,589.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.77, 12,207.61 and 2,589.17 is: 3,884.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.77 : 12,207.61 = 2,589.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.77/12,207.61 = 2,589.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.77x = 12,207.61 × 2,589.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.77x = 31,607,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,607,519.78/8,137.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.05

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