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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.14, 12,150.06 and 2,256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.14, 12,150.06 and 2,256.18 is: 3,383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.14 : 12,150.06 = 2,256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.14/12,150.06 = 2,256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.14x = 12,150.06 × 2,256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.14x = 27,412,722.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,412,722.37/8,101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.81

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