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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.60, 12,167.92 and 2,267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.60, 12,167.92 and 2,267.16 is: 3,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.60 : 12,167.92 = 2,267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.60/12,167.92 = 2,267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.60x = 12,167.92 × 2,267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.60x = 27,586,578.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,586,578.71/8,110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.30

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