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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.32, 12,150.56 and 2,553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.32, 12,150.56 and 2,553.56 is: 3,830.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.32 : 12,150.56 = 2,553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.32/12,150.56 = 2,553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.32x = 12,150.56 × 2,553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.32x = 31,027,183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,027,183.99/8,100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.37

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