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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.13, 12,157.47 and 2,261.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.13, 12,157.47 and 2,261.57 is: 3,392.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.13 : 12,157.47 = 2,261.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.13/12,157.47 = 2,261.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.13x = 12,157.47 × 2,261.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.13x = 27,494,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,494,908.64/8,105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.28

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