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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.69, 12,159.09 and 2,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.69, 12,159.09 and 2,261.30 is: 3,392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.69 : 12,159.09 = 2,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.69/12,159.09 = 2,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.69x = 12,159.09 × 2,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.69x = 27,495,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,495,350.22/8,104.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.52

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