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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.20, 12,150.76 and 2,258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.20, 12,150.76 and 2,258.28 is: 3,387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.20 : 12,150.76 = 2,258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.20/12,150.76 = 2,258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.20x = 12,150.76 × 2,258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.20x = 27,439,818.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,439,818.29/8,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.13

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