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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.73, 12,160.46 and 2,559.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.73, 12,160.46 and 2,559.61 is: 3,840.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.73 : 12,160.46 = 2,559.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.73/12,160.46 = 2,559.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.73x = 12,160.46 × 2,559.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.73x = 31,126,035.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,126,035.02/8,105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.00

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