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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.69, 12,145.76 and 2,552.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.69, 12,145.76 and 2,552.37 is: 3,826.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.69 : 12,145.76 = 2,552.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.69/12,145.76 = 2,552.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.69x = 12,145.76 × 2,552.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.69x = 31,000,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,000,460.69/8,100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.89

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