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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.91, 12,164.22 and 2,564.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.91, 12,164.22 and 2,564.22 is: 3,845.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.91 : 12,164.22 = 2,564.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.91/12,164.22 = 2,564.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.91x = 12,164.22 × 2,564.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.91x = 31,191,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,191,736.21/8,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.18

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