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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.13, 12,159.19 and 2,634.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.13, 12,159.19 and 2,634.13 is: 3,951.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.13 : 12,159.19 = 2,634.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.13/12,159.19 = 2,634.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.13x = 12,159.19 × 2,634.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.13x = 32,028,887.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,028,887.15/8,106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.19

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