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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.87, 12,166.32 and 2,267.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.87, 12,166.32 and 2,267.53 is: 3,401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.87 : 12,166.32 = 2,267.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.87/12,166.32 = 2,267.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.87x = 12,166.32 × 2,267.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.87x = 27,587,434.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,587,434.76/8,110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.29

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