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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.08, 12,168.68 and 2,267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.08, 12,168.68 and 2,267.72 is: 3,402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.08 : 12,168.68 = 2,267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.08/12,168.68 = 2,267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.08x = 12,168.68 × 2,267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.08x = 27,595,159.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,595,159.01/8,111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.16

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