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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.59, 12,138.71 and 4,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.59, 12,138.71 and 4,975.08 is: 7,454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.59 : 12,138.71 = 4,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.59/12,138.71 = 4,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.59x = 12,138.71 × 4,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.59x = 60,391,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,391,028.47/8,101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,454.22

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