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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.70, 12,170.47 and 2,567.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.70, 12,170.47 and 2,567.05 is: 3,850.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.70 : 12,170.47 = 2,567.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.70/12,170.47 = 2,567.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.70x = 12,170.47 × 2,567.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.70x = 31,242,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,242,205.01/8,113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.55

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