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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.42, 12,160.89 and 2,910.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.42, 12,160.89 and 2,910.06 is: 4,367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.42 : 12,160.89 = 2,910.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.42/12,160.89 = 2,910.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.42x = 12,160.89 × 2,910.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.42x = 35,388,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,388,919.55/8,103.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.16

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