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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.63, 12,152.57 and 2,554.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.63, 12,152.57 and 2,554.49 is: 3,832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.63 : 12,152.57 = 2,554.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.63/12,152.57 = 2,554.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.63x = 12,152.57 × 2,554.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.63x = 31,043,636.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,043,636.15/8,100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.25

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