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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.28, 12,162.78 and 2,911.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.28, 12,162.78 and 2,911.56 is: 4,369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.28 : 12,162.78 = 2,911.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.28/12,162.78 = 2,911.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.28x = 12,162.78 × 2,911.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.28x = 35,412,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,412,663.74/8,105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.09

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