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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.96, 12,154.16 and 2,554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.96, 12,154.16 and 2,554.72 is: 3,832.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.96 : 12,154.16 = 2,554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.96/12,154.16 = 2,554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.96x = 12,154.16 × 2,554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.96x = 31,050,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,050,475.64/8,101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.46

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