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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.06, 12,156.50 and 2,262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.06, 12,156.50 and 2,262.26 is: 3,393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.06 : 12,156.50 = 2,262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.06/12,156.50 = 2,262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.06x = 12,156.50 × 2,262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.06x = 27,501,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,501,108.56/8,105.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.08

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