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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.76, 12,167.34 and 2,565.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.76, 12,167.34 and 2,565.46 is: 3,848.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.76 : 12,167.34 = 2,565.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.76/12,167.34 = 2,565.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.76x = 12,167.34 × 2,565.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.76x = 31,214,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,214,824.08/8,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.10

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