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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.70, 12,149.55 and 2,256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.70, 12,149.55 and 2,256.10 is: 3,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.70 : 12,149.55 = 2,256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.70/12,149.55 = 2,256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.70x = 12,149.55 × 2,256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.70x = 27,410,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,410,599.76/8,100.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.73

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