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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.80, 12,163.20 and 2,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.80, 12,163.20 and 2,265.40 is: 3,398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.80 : 12,163.20 = 2,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.80/12,163.20 = 2,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.80x = 12,163.20 × 2,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.80x = 27,554,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,554,513.28/8,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.10

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