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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.33, 12,150.56 and 2,256.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.33, 12,150.56 and 2,256.99 is: 3,385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.33 : 12,150.56 = 2,256.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.33/12,150.56 = 2,256.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.33x = 12,150.56 × 2,256.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.33x = 27,423,692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,423,692.41/8,100.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.50

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