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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.18, 12,267.57 and 2,983.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.18, 12,267.57 and 2,983.05 is: 4,475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.18 : 12,267.57 = 2,983.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.18/12,267.57 = 2,983.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.18x = 12,267.57 × 2,983.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.18x = 36,594,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,594,774.69/8,177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.23

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