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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.66, 12,137.49 and 2,901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.66, 12,137.49 and 2,901.18 is: 4,351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.66 : 12,137.49 = 2,901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.66/12,137.49 = 2,901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.66x = 12,137.49 × 2,901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.66x = 35,213,043.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,213,043.24/8,091.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.77

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