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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.45, 12,161.70 and 2,844.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.45, 12,161.70 and 2,844.23 is: 4,267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.45 : 12,161.70 = 2,844.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.45/12,161.70 = 2,844.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.45x = 12,161.70 × 2,844.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.45x = 34,590,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,590,611.18/8,105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.58

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