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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.48, 12,162.40 and 2,560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.48, 12,162.40 and 2,560.24 is: 3,840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.48 : 12,162.40 = 2,560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.48/12,162.40 = 2,560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.48x = 12,162.40 × 2,560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.48x = 31,138,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,138,662.98/8,107.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.73

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