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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.27, 12,172.59 and 2,566.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.27, 12,172.59 and 2,566.35 is: 3,849.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.27 : 12,172.59 = 2,566.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.27/12,172.59 = 2,566.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.27x = 12,172.59 × 2,566.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.27x = 31,239,126.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,239,126.35/8,114.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.90

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