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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,116.93, 12,177.22 and 2,569.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,116.93, 12,177.22 and 2,569.85 is: 3,855.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,116.93 : 12,177.22 = 2,569.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,116.93/12,177.22 = 2,569.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,116.93x = 12,177.22 × 2,569.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,116.93x = 31,293,628.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,293,628.82/8,116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.35

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