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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.88, 12,168.14 and 2,916.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.88, 12,168.14 and 2,916.75 is: 4,375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.88 : 12,168.14 = 2,916.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.88/12,168.14 = 2,916.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.88x = 12,168.14 × 2,916.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.88x = 35,491,407.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,491,407.76/8,110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.78

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