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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.20, 12,151.80 and 2,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.20, 12,151.80 and 2,629.20 is: 3,943.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.20 : 12,151.80 = 2,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.20/12,151.80 = 2,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.20x = 12,151.80 × 2,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.20x = 31,949,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,949,512.56/8,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.80

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