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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.24, 12,151.98 and 2,836.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.24, 12,151.98 and 2,836.06 is: 4,254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.24 : 12,151.98 = 2,836.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.24/12,151.98 = 2,836.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.24x = 12,151.98 × 2,836.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.24x = 34,463,744.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,463,744.40/8,101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.13

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