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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.58, 12,158.91 and 2,559.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.58, 12,158.91 and 2,559.15 is: 3,838.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.58 : 12,158.91 = 2,559.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.58/12,158.91 = 2,559.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.58x = 12,158.91 × 2,559.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.58x = 31,116,474.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,116,474.53/8,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.90

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