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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,138.81, 12,212.02 and 2,877.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,138.81, 12,212.02 and 2,877.81 is: 4,318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,138.81 : 12,212.02 = 2,877.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,138.81/12,212.02 = 2,877.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,138.81x = 12,212.02 × 2,877.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,138.81x = 35,143,835.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,143,835.55/8,138.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.05

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