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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,178.52, 12,267.78 and 2,983.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,178.52, 12,267.78 and 2,983.18 is: 4,474.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,178.52 : 12,267.78 = 2,983.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,178.52/12,267.78 = 2,983.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,178.52x = 12,267.78 × 2,983.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,178.52x = 36,596,995.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,596,995.94/8,178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.77

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