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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.13, 12,159.32 and 2,558.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.13, 12,159.32 and 2,558.99 is: 3,839.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.13 : 12,159.32 = 2,558.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.13/12,159.32 = 2,558.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.13x = 12,159.32 × 2,558.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.13x = 31,115,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,115,595.89/8,105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.00

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