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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.58, 12,160.35 and 2,263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.58, 12,160.35 and 2,263.18 is: 3,394.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.58 : 12,160.35 = 2,263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.58/12,160.35 = 2,263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.58x = 12,160.35 × 2,263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.58x = 27,520,988.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,520,988.80/8,106.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.90

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