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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.60, 12,154.32 and 2,259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.60, 12,154.32 and 2,259.72 is: 3,389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.60 : 12,154.32 = 2,259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.60/12,154.32 = 2,259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.60x = 12,154.32 × 2,259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.60x = 27,465,359.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465,359.99/8,103.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.28

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