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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.60, 12,162.72 and 2,265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.60, 12,162.72 and 2,265.08 is: 3,397.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.60 : 12,162.72 = 2,265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.60/12,162.72 = 2,265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.60x = 12,162.72 × 2,265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.60x = 27,549,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,549,533.82/8,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.57

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