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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.80, 12,152.16 and 2,905.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.80, 12,152.16 and 2,905.28 is: 4,358.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.80 : 12,152.16 = 2,905.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.80/12,152.16 = 2,905.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.80x = 12,152.16 × 2,905.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.80x = 35,305,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,305,427.40/8,100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.26

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