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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.04, 12,162.75 and 2,264.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.04, 12,162.75 and 2,264.67 is: 3,397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.04 : 12,162.75 = 2,264.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.04/12,162.75 = 2,264.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.04x = 12,162.75 × 2,264.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.04x = 27,544,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,544,615.04/8,108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.20

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