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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.27, 12,234.14 and 2,611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.27, 12,234.14 and 2,611.04 is: 3,914.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.27 : 12,234.14 = 2,611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.27/12,234.14 = 2,611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.27x = 12,234.14 × 2,611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.27x = 31,943,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,943,764.47/8,161.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.07

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