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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.74, 12,151.23 and 2,835.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.74, 12,151.23 and 2,835.56 is: 4,253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.74 : 12,151.23 = 2,835.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.74/12,151.23 = 2,835.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.74x = 12,151.23 × 2,835.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.74x = 34,455,541.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,455,541.74/8,100.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.38

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