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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.62, 12,170.40 and 2,270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.62, 12,170.40 and 2,270.22 is: 3,405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.62 : 12,170.40 = 2,270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.62/12,170.40 = 2,270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.62x = 12,170.40 × 2,270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.62x = 27,629,485.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,629,485.49/8,113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.32

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