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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.68, 12,158.50 and 2,262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.68, 12,158.50 and 2,262.32 is: 3,393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.68 : 12,158.50 = 2,262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.68/12,158.50 = 2,262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.68x = 12,158.50 × 2,262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.68x = 27,506,417.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,506,417.72/8,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.47

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