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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.64, 12,163.12 and 2,488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.64, 12,163.12 and 2,488.32 is: 3,731.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.64 : 12,163.12 = 2,488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.64/12,163.12 = 2,488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.64x = 12,163.12 × 2,488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.64x = 30,265,734.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,265,734.76/8,111.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.15

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