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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.44, 12,167.19 and 2,268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.44, 12,167.19 and 2,268.10 is: 3,402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.44 : 12,167.19 = 2,268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.44/12,167.19 = 2,268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.44x = 12,167.19 × 2,268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.44x = 27,596,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,596,392.30/8,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.16

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