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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.31, 12,170.28 and 2,565.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.31, 12,170.28 and 2,565.97 is: 3,849.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.31 : 12,170.28 = 2,565.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.31/12,170.28 = 2,565.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.31x = 12,170.28 × 2,565.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.31x = 31,228,573.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,228,573.37/8,112.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.53

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