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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.45, 12,166.13 and 2,565.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.45, 12,166.13 and 2,565.36 is: 3,847.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.45 : 12,166.13 = 2,565.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.45/12,166.13 = 2,565.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.45x = 12,166.13 × 2,565.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.45x = 31,210,490.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,210,490.43/8,111.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.71

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