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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.83, 12,157.82 and 2,558.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.83, 12,157.82 and 2,558.43 is: 3,837.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.83 : 12,157.82 = 2,558.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.83/12,157.82 = 2,558.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.83x = 12,157.82 × 2,558.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.83x = 31,104,918.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104,918.63/8,104.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.82

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