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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.28, 12,160.61 and 2,560.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.28, 12,160.61 and 2,560.95 is: 3,841.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.28 : 12,160.61 = 2,560.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.28/12,160.61 = 2,560.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.28x = 12,160.61 × 2,560.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.28x = 31,142,701.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,142,701.37/8,107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.33

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