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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.13, 12,160.47 and 2,263.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.13, 12,160.47 and 2,263.57 is: 3,395.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.13 : 12,160.47 = 2,263.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.13/12,160.47 = 2,263.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.13x = 12,160.47 × 2,263.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.13x = 27,526,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,526,075.08/8,107.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.29

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