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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.43, 12,151.24 and 2,909.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.43, 12,151.24 and 2,909.63 is: 4,362.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.43 : 12,151.24 = 2,909.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.43/12,151.24 = 2,909.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.43x = 12,151.24 × 2,909.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.43x = 35,355,612.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,355,612.44/8,104.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,362.50

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