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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.97, 12,161.51 and 2,485.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.97, 12,161.51 and 2,485.63 is: 3,728.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.97 : 12,161.51 = 2,485.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.97/12,161.51 = 2,485.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.97x = 12,161.51 × 2,485.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.97x = 30,229,014.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,229,014.10/8,107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.31

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