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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.06, 12,171.60 and 2,566.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.06, 12,171.60 and 2,566.18 is: 3,849.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.06 : 12,171.60 = 2,566.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.06/12,171.60 = 2,566.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.06x = 12,171.60 × 2,566.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.06x = 31,234,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,234,516.49/8,113.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.91

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