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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.80, 12,151.89 and 2,258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.80, 12,151.89 and 2,258.46 is: 3,387.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.80 : 12,151.89 = 2,258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.80/12,151.89 = 2,258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.80x = 12,151.89 × 2,258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.80x = 27,444,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,444,557.49/8,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.46

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