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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.98, 12,153.09 and 2,555.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.98, 12,153.09 and 2,555.18 is: 3,833.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.98 : 12,153.09 = 2,555.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.98/12,153.09 = 2,555.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.98x = 12,153.09 × 2,555.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.98x = 31,053,332.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,053,332.51/8,100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.28

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