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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.77, 12,157.08 and 2,261.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.77, 12,157.08 and 2,261.37 is: 3,392.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.77 : 12,157.08 = 2,261.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.77/12,157.08 = 2,261.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.77x = 12,157.08 × 2,261.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.77x = 27,491,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,491,656.00/8,104.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.03

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