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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.06, 12,169.69 and 2,847.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.06, 12,169.69 and 2,847.86 is: 4,271.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.06 : 12,169.69 = 2,847.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.06/12,169.69 = 2,847.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.06x = 12,169.69 × 2,847.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.06x = 34,657,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,657,573.36/8,113.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.83

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