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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.70, 12,151.05 and 2,258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.70, 12,151.05 and 2,258.26 is: 3,387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.70 : 12,151.05 = 2,258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.70/12,151.05 = 2,258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.70x = 12,151.05 × 2,258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.70x = 27,440,230.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,440,230.17/8,100.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.39

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