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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.91, 12,158.02 and 2,909.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.91, 12,158.02 and 2,909.83 is: 4,365.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.91 : 12,158.02 = 2,909.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.91/12,158.02 = 2,909.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.91x = 12,158.02 × 2,909.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.91x = 35,377,710.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,377,710.55/8,103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,365.51

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