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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.10, 12,271.77 and 2,985.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.10, 12,271.77 and 2,985.84 is: 4,479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.10 : 12,271.77 = 2,985.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.10/12,271.77 = 2,985.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.10x = 12,271.77 × 2,985.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.10x = 36,641,541.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,641,541.74/8,180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.35

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