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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.01, 12,162.37 and 2,560.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.01, 12,162.37 and 2,560.33 is: 3,841.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.01 : 12,162.37 = 2,560.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.01/12,162.37 = 2,560.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.01x = 12,162.37 × 2,560.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.01x = 31,139,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139,680.78/8,107.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.08

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