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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.30, 12,162.45 and 2,263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.30, 12,162.45 and 2,263.55 is: 3,395.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.30 : 12,162.45 = 2,263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.30/12,162.45 = 2,263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.30x = 12,162.45 × 2,263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.30x = 27,530,261.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,530,261.37/8,108.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.32

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