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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,178.84, 12,265.83 and 2,983.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,178.84, 12,265.83 and 2,983.50 is: 4,474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,178.84 : 12,265.83 = 2,983.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,178.84/12,265.83 = 2,983.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,178.84x = 12,265.83 × 2,983.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,178.84x = 36,595,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,595,103.81/8,178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.36

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