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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.92, 12,159.74 and 2,560.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.92, 12,159.74 and 2,560.43 is: 3,840.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.92 : 12,159.74 = 2,560.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.92/12,159.74 = 2,560.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.92x = 12,159.74 × 2,560.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.92x = 31,134,089.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,134,089.49/8,106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.44

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