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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.72, 12,145.10 and 2,837.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.72, 12,145.10 and 2,837.90 is: 4,252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.72 : 12,145.10 = 2,837.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.72/12,145.10 = 2,837.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.72x = 12,145.10 × 2,837.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.72x = 34,466,579.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,466,579.29/8,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.13

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