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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.02, 12,160.62 and 2,264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.02, 12,160.62 and 2,264.58 is: 3,396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.02 : 12,160.62 = 2,264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.02/12,160.62 = 2,264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.02x = 12,160.62 × 2,264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.02x = 27,538,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,538,696.84/8,107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.90

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