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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.70, 12,161.32 and 2,562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.70, 12,161.32 and 2,562.48 is: 3,843.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.70 : 12,161.32 = 2,562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.70/12,161.32 = 2,562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.70x = 12,161.32 × 2,562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.70x = 31,163,139.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,163,139.27/8,108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.17

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