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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.05, 12,155.26 and 2,259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.05, 12,155.26 and 2,259.66 is: 3,389.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.05 : 12,155.26 = 2,259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.05/12,155.26 = 2,259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.05x = 12,155.26 × 2,259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.05x = 27,466,754.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,466,754.81/8,103.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.68

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