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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.36, 12,169.46 and 2,844.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.36, 12,169.46 and 2,844.37 is: 4,268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.36 : 12,169.46 = 2,844.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.36/12,169.46 = 2,844.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.36x = 12,169.46 × 2,844.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.36x = 34,614,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,614,432.72/8,109.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.45

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