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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.14, 12,160.56 and 2,263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.14, 12,160.56 and 2,263.18 is: 3,394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.14 : 12,160.56 = 2,263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.14/12,160.56 = 2,263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.14x = 12,160.56 × 2,263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.14x = 27,521,536.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,521,536.18/8,108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.31

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