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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.09, 12,150.81 and 2,256.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.09, 12,150.81 and 2,256.66 is: 3,385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.09 : 12,150.81 = 2,256.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.09/12,150.81 = 2,256.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.09x = 12,150.81 × 2,256.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.09x = 27,420,246.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,420,246.89/8,100.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.18

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