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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.83, 12,154.87 and 2,839.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.83, 12,154.87 and 2,839.24 is: 4,255.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.83 : 12,154.87 = 2,839.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.83/12,154.87 = 2,839.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.83x = 12,154.87 × 2,839.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.83x = 34,510,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,510,593.10/8,108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.93

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