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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.04, 12,156.93 and 2,558.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.04, 12,156.93 and 2,558.55 is: 3,837.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.04 : 12,156.93 = 2,558.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.04/12,156.93 = 2,558.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.04x = 12,156.93 × 2,558.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.04x = 31,104,113.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104,113.25/8,105.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.63

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