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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.99, 12,171.45 and 2,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.99, 12,171.45 and 2,270.60 is: 3,406.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.99 : 12,171.45 = 2,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.99/12,171.45 = 2,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.99x = 12,171.45 × 2,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.99x = 27,636,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,636,494.37/8,113.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.03

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