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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.30, 12,152.10 and 2,910.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.30, 12,152.10 and 2,910.96 is: 4,363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.30 : 12,152.10 = 2,910.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.30/12,152.10 = 2,910.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.30x = 12,152.10 × 2,910.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.30x = 35,374,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,374,277.02/8,106.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.80

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