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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.22, 12,151.35 and 2,257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.22, 12,151.35 and 2,257.61 is: 3,386.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.22 : 12,151.35 = 2,257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.22/12,151.35 = 2,257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.22x = 12,151.35 × 2,257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.22x = 27,432,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,432,948.52/8,101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.28

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