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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.73, 12,168.83 and 2,567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.73, 12,168.83 and 2,567.52 is: 3,850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.73 : 12,168.83 = 2,567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.73/12,168.83 = 2,567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.73x = 12,168.83 × 2,567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.73x = 31,243,720.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,243,720.82/8,113.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.72

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