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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,178.16, 12,266.61 and 2,912.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,178.16, 12,266.61 and 2,912.97 is: 4,369.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,178.16 : 12,266.61 = 2,912.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,178.16/12,266.61 = 2,912.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,178.16x = 12,266.61 × 2,912.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,178.16x = 35,732,266.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,732,266.93/8,178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.23

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