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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.66, 12,161.58 and 2,560.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.66, 12,161.58 and 2,560.50 is: 3,841.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.66 : 12,161.58 = 2,560.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.66/12,161.58 = 2,560.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.66x = 12,161.58 × 2,560.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.66x = 31,139,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139,725.59/8,106.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.25

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