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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.12, 12,165.96 and 2,269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.12, 12,165.96 and 2,269.08 is: 3,403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.12 : 12,165.96 = 2,269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.12/12,165.96 = 2,269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.12x = 12,165.96 × 2,269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.12x = 27,605,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,605,536.52/8,112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.00

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