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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.13, 12,167.01 and 2,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.13, 12,167.01 and 2,916 is: 4,374.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.13 : 12,167.01 = 2,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.13/12,167.01 = 2,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.13x = 12,167.01 × 2,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.13x = 35,479,001.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,479,001.16/8,110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.66

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