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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.13, 12,161.97 and 2,264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.13, 12,161.97 and 2,264.58 is: 3,396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.13 : 12,161.97 = 2,264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.13/12,161.97 = 2,264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.13x = 12,161.97 × 2,264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.13x = 27,541,754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,541,754.02/8,108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.81

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