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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.33, 12,157.07 and 2,557.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.33, 12,157.07 and 2,557.93 is: 3,837.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.33 : 12,157.07 = 2,557.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.33/12,157.07 = 2,557.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.33x = 12,157.07 × 2,557.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.33x = 31,096,934.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,096,934.07/8,104.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.08

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