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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.91, 12,156.05 and 2,913.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.91, 12,156.05 and 2,913.57 is: 4,367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.91 : 12,156.05 = 2,913.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.91/12,156.05 = 2,913.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.91x = 12,156.05 × 2,913.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.91x = 35,417,488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,417,488.03/8,108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.72

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