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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.05, 12,156.76 and 2,260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.05, 12,156.76 and 2,260.66 is: 3,391.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.05 : 12,156.76 = 2,260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.05/12,156.76 = 2,260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.05x = 12,156.76 × 2,260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.05x = 27,482,301.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,482,301.06/8,104.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.18

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