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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.38, 12,150.57 and 2,257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.38, 12,150.57 and 2,257.14 is: 3,385.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.38 : 12,150.57 = 2,257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.38/12,150.57 = 2,257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.38x = 12,150.57 × 2,257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.38x = 27,425,537.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,425,537.57/8,100.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.71

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