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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.58, 12,151.50 and 2,553.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.58, 12,151.50 and 2,553.11 is: 3,830.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.58 : 12,151.50 = 2,553.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.58/12,151.50 = 2,553.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.58x = 12,151.50 × 2,553.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.58x = 31,024,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,024,116.17/8,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.34

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