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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.38, 12,155.08 and 2,260.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.38, 12,155.08 and 2,260.14 is: 3,390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.38 : 12,155.08 = 2,260.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.38/12,155.08 = 2,260.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.38x = 12,155.08 × 2,260.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.38x = 27,472,182.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,472,182.51/8,103.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.21

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