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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.07, 12,160.62 and 2,263.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.07, 12,160.62 and 2,263.73 is: 3,395.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.07 : 12,160.62 = 2,263.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.07/12,160.62 = 2,263.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.07x = 12,160.62 × 2,263.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.07x = 27,528,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,528,299.51/8,107.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.59

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