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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.81, 12,137.72 and 2,545.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.81, 12,137.72 and 2,545.65 is: 3,818.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.81 : 12,137.72 = 2,545.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.81/12,137.72 = 2,545.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.81x = 12,137.72 × 2,545.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.81x = 30,898,374.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,898,374.19/8,091.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.48

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