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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.99, 12,168.45 and 2,268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.99, 12,168.45 and 2,268.60 is: 3,403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.99 : 12,168.45 = 2,268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.99/12,168.45 = 2,268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.99x = 12,168.45 × 2,268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.99x = 27,605,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,605,345.67/8,111.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.03

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