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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.60, 12,167.70 and 2,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.60, 12,167.70 and 2,269.80 is: 3,404.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.60 : 12,167.70 = 2,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.60/12,167.70 = 2,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.60x = 12,167.70 × 2,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.60x = 27,618,245.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,618,245.46/8,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.36

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