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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.96, 12,170.18 and 2,269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.96, 12,170.18 and 2,269.55 is: 3,404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.96 : 12,170.18 = 2,269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.96/12,170.18 = 2,269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.96x = 12,170.18 × 2,269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.96x = 27,620,832.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,620,832.02/8,112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.53

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