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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.49, 12,168.85 and 2,268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.49, 12,168.85 and 2,268.73 is: 3,402.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.49 : 12,168.85 = 2,268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.49/12,168.85 = 2,268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.49x = 12,168.85 × 2,268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.49x = 27,607,835.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,607,835.06/8,113.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.71

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