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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,102.22, 12,154.05 and 2,258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,102.22, 12,154.05 and 2,258.94 is: 3,388.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,102.22 : 12,154.05 = 2,258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,102.22/12,154.05 = 2,258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,102.22x = 12,154.05 × 2,258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,102.22x = 27,455,269.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,455,269.71/8,102.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.61

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