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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,102.24, 12,154.80 and 2,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,102.24, 12,154.80 and 2,837.60 is: 4,256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,102.24 : 12,154.80 = 2,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,102.24/12,154.80 = 2,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,102.24x = 12,154.80 × 2,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,102.24x = 34,490,460.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,490,460.48/8,102.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.90

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