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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.52, 12,161.85 and 2,263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.52, 12,161.85 and 2,263.15 is: 3,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.52 : 12,161.85 = 2,263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.52/12,161.85 = 2,263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.52x = 12,161.85 × 2,263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.52x = 27,524,090.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,524,090.83/8,106.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.30

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