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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.91, 12,169.89 and 2,268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.91, 12,169.89 and 2,268.47 is: 3,403.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.91 : 12,169.89 = 2,268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.91/12,169.89 = 2,268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.91x = 12,169.89 × 2,268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.91x = 27,607,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,607,060.79/8,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.28

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