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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.70, 12,163.08 and 2,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.70, 12,163.08 and 2,265.30 is: 3,397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.70 : 12,163.08 = 2,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.70/12,163.08 = 2,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.70x = 12,163.08 × 2,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.70x = 27,553,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,553,025.12/8,108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.96

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