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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.16, 12,170.27 and 2,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.16, 12,170.27 and 2,268.72 is: 3,403.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.16 : 12,170.27 = 2,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.16/12,170.27 = 2,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.16x = 12,170.27 × 2,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.16x = 27,610,923.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,610,923.61/8,112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.65

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