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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.20, 12,158.33 and 2,841.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.20, 12,158.33 and 2,841.98 is: 4,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.20 : 12,158.33 = 2,841.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.20/12,158.33 = 2,841.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.20x = 12,158.33 × 2,841.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.20x = 34,553,655.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,553,655.69/8,103.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.20

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