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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.60, 12,168.60 and 2,565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.60, 12,168.60 and 2,565.44 is: 3,848.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.60 : 12,168.60 = 2,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.60/12,168.60 = 2,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.60x = 12,168.60 × 2,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.60x = 31,217,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,217,813.18/8,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.54

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