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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.81, 12,767.71 and 2,271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.81, 12,767.71 and 2,271.84 is: 3,407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.81 : 12,767.71 = 2,271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.81/12,767.71 = 2,271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.81x = 12,767.71 × 2,271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.81x = 29,006,194.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,006,194.29/8,511.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.76

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