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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.06, 12,216.06 and 2,301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.06, 12,216.06 and 2,301.64 is: 3,452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.06 : 12,216.06 = 2,301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.06/12,216.06 = 2,301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.06x = 12,216.06 × 2,301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.06x = 28,116,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,116,972.34/8,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.03

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