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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.15, 12,150.43 and 2,909.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.15, 12,150.43 and 2,909.81 is: 4,362.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.15 : 12,150.43 = 2,909.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.15/12,150.43 = 2,909.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.15x = 12,150.43 × 2,909.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.15x = 35,355,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,355,374.69/8,105.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,362.09

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