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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.51, 12,276.17 and 2,919.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.51, 12,276.17 and 2,919.75 is: 4,379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.51 : 12,276.17 = 2,919.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.51/12,276.17 = 2,919.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.51x = 12,276.17 × 2,919.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.51x = 35,843,297.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,843,297.67/8,183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.94

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