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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,116.56, 12,175.47 and 2,273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,116.56, 12,175.47 and 2,273.22 is: 3,410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,116.56 : 12,175.47 = 2,273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,116.56/12,175.47 = 2,273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,116.56x = 12,175.47 × 2,273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,116.56x = 27,677,521.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,677,521.91/8,116.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.01

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