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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.44, 12,154.26 and 2,259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.44, 12,154.26 and 2,259.48 is: 3,388.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.44 : 12,154.26 = 2,259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.44/12,154.26 = 2,259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.44x = 12,154.26 × 2,259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.44x = 27,462,307.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,462,307.38/8,104.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.55

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