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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.46, 12,173.09 and 2,567.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.46, 12,173.09 and 2,567.72 is: 3,852.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.46 : 12,173.09 = 2,567.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.46/12,173.09 = 2,567.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.46x = 12,173.09 × 2,567.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.46x = 31,257,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,257,012.95/8,114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.01

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