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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.90, 12,163.47 and 2,265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.90, 12,163.47 and 2,265.15 is: 3,397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.90 : 12,163.47 = 2,265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.90/12,163.47 = 2,265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.90x = 12,163.47 × 2,265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.90x = 27,552,084.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,552,084.07/8,109.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.34

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