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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.76, 12,162.65 and 2,560.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.76, 12,162.65 and 2,560.29 is: 3,840.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.76 : 12,162.65 = 2,560.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.76/12,162.65 = 2,560.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.76x = 12,162.65 × 2,560.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.76x = 31,139,898.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139,898.37/8,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.75

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