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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.69, 12,166.13 and 2,916.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.69, 12,166.13 and 2,916.56 is: 4,374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.69 : 12,166.13 = 2,916.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.69/12,166.13 = 2,916.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.69x = 12,166.13 × 2,916.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.69x = 35,483,285.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,483,285.82/8,110.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.88

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