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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.41, 12,157.27 and 2,909.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.41, 12,157.27 and 2,909.33 is: 4,364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.41 : 12,157.27 = 2,909.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.41/12,157.27 = 2,909.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.41x = 12,157.27 × 2,909.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.41x = 35,369,442.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,369,442.27/8,103.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.76

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