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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.82, 12,160.26 and 2,263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.82, 12,160.26 and 2,263.41 is: 3,395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.82 : 12,160.26 = 2,263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.82/12,160.26 = 2,263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.82x = 12,160.26 × 2,263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.82x = 27,523,654.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,523,654.09/8,106.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.12

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