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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,115.42, 12,173.56 and 2,569.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,115.42, 12,173.56 and 2,569.35 is: 3,854.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,115.42 : 12,173.56 = 2,569.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,115.42/12,173.56 = 2,569.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,115.42x = 12,173.56 × 2,569.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,115.42x = 31,278,136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,278,136.39/8,115.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.16

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