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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.69, 12,157.17 and 3,105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.69, 12,157.17 and 3,105.70 is: 4,659.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.69 : 12,157.17 = 3,105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.69/12,157.17 = 3,105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.69x = 12,157.17 × 3,105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.69x = 37,756,522.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,756,522.87/8,103.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.18

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