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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.24, 12,154.44 and 2,259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.24, 12,154.44 and 2,259.72 is: 3,389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.24 : 12,154.44 = 2,259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.24/12,154.44 = 2,259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.24x = 12,154.44 × 2,259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.24x = 27,465,631.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465,631.16/8,103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.46

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