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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.19, 12,171.32 and 2,270.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.19, 12,171.32 and 2,270.85 is: 3,406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.19 : 12,171.32 = 2,270.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.19/12,171.32 = 2,270.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.19x = 12,171.32 × 2,270.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.19x = 27,639,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,639,230.67/8,114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.28

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