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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.28, 12,158.60 and 2,261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.28, 12,158.60 and 2,261.96 is: 3,393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.28 : 12,158.60 = 2,261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.28/12,158.60 = 2,261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.28x = 12,158.60 × 2,261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.28x = 27,502,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,502,266.86/8,105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.13

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