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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.75, 12,401.63 and 2,111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.75, 12,401.63 and 2,111.75 is: 3,167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.75 : 12,401.63 = 2,111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.75/12,401.63 = 2,111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.75x = 12,401.63 × 2,111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.75x = 26,189,142.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,189,142.15/8,267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.63

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