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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.90, 12,169.32 and 2,269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.90, 12,169.32 and 2,269.38 is: 3,404.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.90 : 12,169.32 = 2,269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.90/12,169.32 = 2,269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.90x = 12,169.32 × 2,269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.90x = 27,616,811.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,616,811.42/8,112.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.06

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