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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.86, 12,173.52 and 2,566.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.86, 12,173.52 and 2,566.36 is: 3,849.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.86 : 12,173.52 = 2,566.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.86/12,173.52 = 2,566.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.86x = 12,173.52 × 2,566.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.86x = 31,241,634.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,241,634.79/8,114.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.93

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