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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.86, 12,169.32 and 2,269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.86, 12,169.32 and 2,269.52 is: 3,404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.86 : 12,169.32 = 2,269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.86/12,169.32 = 2,269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.86x = 12,169.32 × 2,269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.86x = 27,618,515.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,618,515.13/8,112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.29

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