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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.94, 12,159.46 and 2,261.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.94, 12,159.46 and 2,261.55 is: 3,392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.94 : 12,159.46 = 2,261.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.94/12,159.46 = 2,261.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.94x = 12,159.46 × 2,261.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.94x = 27,499,226.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,499,226.76/8,104.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.90

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