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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.59, 12,162.08 and 2,559.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.59, 12,162.08 and 2,559.45 is: 3,839.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.59 : 12,162.08 = 2,559.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.59/12,162.08 = 2,559.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.59x = 12,162.08 × 2,559.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.59x = 31,128,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,128,222.86/8,107.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.39

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