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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.71, 12,150.61 and 2,553.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.71, 12,150.61 and 2,553.93 is: 3,830.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.71 : 12,150.61 = 2,553.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.71/12,150.61 = 2,553.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.71x = 12,150.61 × 2,553.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.71x = 31,031,801.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,031,801.01/8,100.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.75

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