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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.10, 12,161.06 and 2,264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.10, 12,161.06 and 2,264.22 is: 3,396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.10 : 12,161.06 = 2,264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.10/12,161.06 = 2,264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.10x = 12,161.06 × 2,264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.10x = 27,535,315.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,535,315.27/8,108.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.03

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