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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.11, 12,157.04 and 2,261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.11, 12,157.04 and 2,261.17 is: 3,392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.11 : 12,157.04 = 2,261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.11/12,157.04 = 2,261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.11x = 12,157.04 × 2,261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.11x = 27,489,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,489,134.14/8,104.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.00

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