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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.31, 12,169.13 and 2,564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.31, 12,169.13 and 2,564.76 is: 3,847.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.31 : 12,169.13 = 2,564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.31/12,169.13 = 2,564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.31x = 12,169.13 × 2,564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.31x = 31,210,885.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,210,885.04/8,111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.82

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