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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.66, 12,157.54 and 2,260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.66, 12,157.54 and 2,260.27 is: 3,390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.66 : 12,157.54 = 2,260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.66/12,157.54 = 2,260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.66x = 12,157.54 × 2,260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.66x = 27,479,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,479,332.48/8,103.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.98

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