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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.48, 12,153.24 and 2,258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.48, 12,153.24 and 2,258.09 is: 3,387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.48 : 12,153.24 = 2,258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.48/12,153.24 = 2,258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.48x = 12,153.24 × 2,258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.48x = 27,443,060.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,443,060.34/8,101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.41

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