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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.52, 12,152.28 and 2,258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.52, 12,152.28 and 2,258.59 is: 3,387.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.52 : 12,152.28 = 2,258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.52/12,152.28 = 2,258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.52x = 12,152.28 × 2,258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.52x = 27,447,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,447,018.09/8,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.89

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