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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.29, 12,170.39 and 2,268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.29, 12,170.39 and 2,268.81 is: 3,403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.29 : 12,170.39 = 2,268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.29/12,170.39 = 2,268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.29x = 12,170.39 × 2,268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.29x = 27,612,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,612,291.19/8,112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.76

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