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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.24, 12,150.48 and 2,835.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.24, 12,150.48 and 2,835.06 is: 4,252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.24 : 12,150.48 = 2,835.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.24/12,150.48 = 2,835.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.24x = 12,150.48 × 2,835.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.24x = 34,447,339.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,447,339.83/8,100.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.63

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