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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,116.70, 12,175.36 and 2,273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,116.70, 12,175.36 and 2,273.16 is: 3,409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,116.70 : 12,175.36 = 2,273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,116.70/12,175.36 = 2,273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,116.70x = 12,175.36 × 2,273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,116.70x = 27,676,529.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,676,529.97/8,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.83

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