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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.06, 12,168.19 and 2,846.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.06, 12,168.19 and 2,846.86 is: 4,270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.06 : 12,168.19 = 2,846.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.06/12,168.19 = 2,846.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.06x = 12,168.19 × 2,846.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.06x = 34,641,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,641,106.52/8,112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.32

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