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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.08, 12,170.18 and 2,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.08, 12,170.18 and 2,268.72 is: 3,403.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.08 : 12,170.18 = 2,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.08/12,170.18 = 2,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.08x = 12,170.18 × 2,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.08x = 27,610,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,610,730.77/8,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.66

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