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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.52, 12,160.35 and 2,262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.52, 12,160.35 and 2,262.15 is: 3,393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.52 : 12,160.35 = 2,262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.52/12,160.35 = 2,262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.52x = 12,160.35 × 2,262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.52x = 27,508,535.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,508,535.75/8,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.80

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