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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.71, 12,169.80 and 2,269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.71, 12,169.80 and 2,269.31 is: 3,404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.71 : 12,169.80 = 2,269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.71/12,169.80 = 2,269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.71x = 12,169.80 × 2,269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.71x = 27,616,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,616,987.99/8,112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.17

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