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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.99, 12,152.09 and 2,835.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.99, 12,152.09 and 2,835.42 is: 4,253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.99 : 12,152.09 = 2,835.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.99/12,152.09 = 2,835.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.99x = 12,152.09 × 2,835.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.99x = 34,456,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,456,264.85/8,100.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.34

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