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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.41, 12,153.02 and 2,555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.41, 12,153.02 and 2,555.54 is: 3,833.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.41 : 12,153.02 = 2,555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.41/12,153.02 = 2,555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.41x = 12,153.02 × 2,555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.41x = 31,057,528.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,057,528.73/8,101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.60

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