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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.96, 12,160.44 and 2,263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.96, 12,160.44 and 2,263.72 is: 3,395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.96 : 12,160.44 = 2,263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.96/12,160.44 = 2,263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.96x = 12,160.44 × 2,263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.96x = 27,527,831.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,527,831.24/8,106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.58

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