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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.58, 12,163.35 and 2,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.58, 12,163.35 and 2,265.18 is: 3,397.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.58 : 12,163.35 = 2,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.58/12,163.35 = 2,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.58x = 12,163.35 × 2,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.58x = 27,552,177.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,552,177.15/8,108.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.90

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