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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.04, 12,148.72 and 2,908.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.04, 12,148.72 and 2,908.68 is: 4,360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.04 : 12,148.72 = 2,908.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.04/12,148.72 = 2,908.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.04x = 12,148.72 × 2,908.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.04x = 35,336,738.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,336,738.89/8,104.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.39

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