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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.49, 12,166.18 and 2,565.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.49, 12,166.18 and 2,565.39 is: 3,847.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.49 : 12,166.18 = 2,565.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.49/12,166.18 = 2,565.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.49x = 12,166.18 × 2,565.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.49x = 31,210,996.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,210,996.51/8,111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.75

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