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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.68, 12,167.68 and 2,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.68, 12,167.68 and 2,268.72 is: 3,402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.68 : 12,167.68 = 2,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.68/12,167.68 = 2,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.68x = 12,167.68 × 2,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.68x = 27,605,058.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,605,058.97/8,113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.29

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