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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.55, 12,168.09 and 2,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.55, 12,168.09 and 2,268.16 is: 3,402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.55 : 12,168.09 = 2,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.55/12,168.09 = 2,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.55x = 12,168.09 × 2,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.55x = 27,599,157.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,599,157.93/8,111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.45

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