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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.56, 12,157.25 and 2,262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.56, 12,157.25 and 2,262.76 is: 3,393.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.56 : 12,157.25 = 2,262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.56/12,157.25 = 2,262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.56x = 12,157.25 × 2,262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.56x = 27,508,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,508,878.22/8,105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.83

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