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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.83, 12,154.77 and 2,839.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.83, 12,154.77 and 2,839.63 is: 4,260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.83 : 12,154.77 = 2,839.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.83/12,154.77 = 2,839.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.83x = 12,154.77 × 2,839.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.83x = 34,515,019.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,515,019.15/8,100.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.68

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