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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.41, 12,157.83 and 2,560.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.41, 12,157.83 and 2,560.14 is: 3,839.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.41 : 12,157.83 = 2,560.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.41/12,157.83 = 2,560.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.41x = 12,157.83 × 2,560.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.41x = 31,125,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,125,746.90/8,106.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.65

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