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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.25, 12,158.64 and 2,261.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.25, 12,158.64 and 2,261.91 is: 3,393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.25 : 12,158.64 = 2,261.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.25/12,158.64 = 2,261.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.25x = 12,158.64 × 2,261.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.25x = 27,501,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,501,749.40/8,105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.08

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