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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.23, 12,163.97 and 2,265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.23, 12,163.97 and 2,265.47 is: 3,397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.23 : 12,163.97 = 2,265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.23/12,163.97 = 2,265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.23x = 12,163.97 × 2,265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.23x = 27,557,099.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,557,099.57/8,110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.82

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