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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.64, 12,167.89 and 2,566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.64, 12,167.89 and 2,566.54 is: 3,849.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.64 : 12,167.89 = 2,566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.64/12,167.89 = 2,566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.64x = 12,167.89 × 2,566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.64x = 31,229,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,229,376.40/8,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.47

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