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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,102.93, 12,154.05 and 2,560.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,102.93, 12,154.05 and 2,560.25 is: 3,840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,102.93 : 12,154.05 = 2,560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,102.93/12,154.05 = 2,560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,102.93x = 12,154.05 × 2,560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,102.93x = 31,117,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,117,436.90/8,102.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.27

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