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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.66, 12,161.64 and 2,265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.66, 12,161.64 and 2,265.86 is: 3,398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.66 : 12,161.64 = 2,265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.66/12,161.64 = 2,265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.66x = 12,161.64 × 2,265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.66x = 27,556,573.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,556,573.61/8,108.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.41

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