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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.68, 12,251.52 and 2,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.68, 12,251.52 and 2,011.68 is: 3,017.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.68 : 12,251.52 = 2,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.68/12,251.52 = 2,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.68x = 12,251.52 × 2,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.68x = 24,646,137.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,646,137.75/8,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.52

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