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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.83, 12,159.32 and 2,559.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.83, 12,159.32 and 2,559.43 is: 3,839.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.83 : 12,159.32 = 2,559.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.83/12,159.32 = 2,559.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.83x = 12,159.32 × 2,559.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.83x = 31,120,928.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,120,928.39/8,105.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.33

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