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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.43, 12,150.30 and 2,557.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.43, 12,150.30 and 2,557.75 is: 3,836.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.43 : 12,150.30 = 2,557.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.43/12,150.30 = 2,557.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.43x = 12,150.30 × 2,557.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.43x = 31,077,429.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,077,429.83/8,100.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.52

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