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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.36, 12,166.43 and 2,268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.36, 12,166.43 and 2,268.42 is: 3,402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.36 : 12,166.43 = 2,268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.36/12,166.43 = 2,268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.36x = 12,166.43 × 2,268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.36x = 27,598,561.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,598,561.80/8,111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.46

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