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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.24, 12,147.99 and 2,834.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.24, 12,147.99 and 2,834.28 is: 4,250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.24 : 12,147.99 = 2,834.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.24/12,147.99 = 2,834.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.24x = 12,147.99 × 2,834.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.24x = 34,430,744.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,430,744.36/8,100.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.58

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