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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.96, 12,169.44 and 2,918.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.96, 12,169.44 and 2,918.70 is: 4,378.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.96 : 12,169.44 = 2,918.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.96/12,169.44 = 2,918.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.96x = 12,169.44 × 2,918.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.96x = 35,518,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,518,944.53/8,112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.05

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