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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.59, 12,162.99 and 2,264.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.59, 12,162.99 and 2,264.81 is: 3,396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.59 : 12,162.99 = 2,264.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.59/12,162.99 = 2,264.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.59x = 12,162.99 × 2,264.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.59x = 27,546,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,546,861.38/8,109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.83

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