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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.89, 12,262.65 and 2,979.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.89, 12,262.65 and 2,979.75 is: 4,470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.89 : 12,262.65 = 2,979.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.89/12,262.65 = 2,979.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.89x = 12,262.65 × 2,979.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.89x = 36,539,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,539,631.34/8,173.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.29

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