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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.45, 12,160.05 and 2,483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.45, 12,160.05 and 2,483.72 is: 3,725.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.45 : 12,160.05 = 2,483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.45/12,160.05 = 2,483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.45x = 12,160.05 × 2,483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.45x = 30,202,166.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,202,166.37/8,106.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.69

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