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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,178.92, 12,270.19 and 2,984.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,178.92, 12,270.19 and 2,984.79 is: 4,477.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,178.92 : 12,270.19 = 2,984.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,178.92/12,270.19 = 2,984.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,178.92x = 12,270.19 × 2,984.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,178.92x = 36,623,940.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,623,940.41/8,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.85

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