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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.52, 12,167.64 and 2,915.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.52, 12,167.64 and 2,915.92 is: 4,375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.52 : 12,167.64 = 2,915.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.52/12,167.64 = 2,915.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.52x = 12,167.64 × 2,915.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.52x = 35,479,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,479,864.83/8,109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.09

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