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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.14, 12,166.40 and 2,562.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.14, 12,166.40 and 2,562.22 is: 3,843.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.14 : 12,166.40 = 2,562.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.14/12,166.40 = 2,562.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.14x = 12,166.40 × 2,562.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.14x = 31,173,015.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,173,015.02/8,110.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.71

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