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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.72, 12,161.22 and 2,914.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.72, 12,161.22 and 2,914.84 is: 4,370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.72 : 12,161.22 = 2,914.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.72/12,161.22 = 2,914.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.72x = 12,161.22 × 2,914.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.72x = 35,448,010.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,448,010.50/8,110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.51

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