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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.34, 12,158.04 and 2,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.34, 12,158.04 and 2,262 is: 3,393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.34 : 12,158.04 = 2,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.34/12,158.04 = 2,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.34x = 12,158.04 × 2,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.34x = 27,501,486.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,501,486.48/8,105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.01

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