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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.60, 12,163.32 and 2,265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.60, 12,163.32 and 2,265.72 is: 3,398.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.60 : 12,163.32 = 2,265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.60/12,163.32 = 2,265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.60x = 12,163.32 × 2,265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.60x = 27,558,677.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,558,677.39/8,109.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.28

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