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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.50, 12,137.77 and 2,545.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.50, 12,137.77 and 2,545.05 is: 3,817.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.50 : 12,137.77 = 2,545.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.50/12,137.77 = 2,545.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.50x = 12,137.77 × 2,545.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.50x = 30,891,255.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,891,255.52/8,091.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.74

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