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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.09, 12,164.30 and 2,562.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.09, 12,164.30 and 2,562.75 is: 3,844.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.09 : 12,164.30 = 2,562.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.09/12,164.30 = 2,562.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.09x = 12,164.30 × 2,562.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.09x = 31,174,059.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,174,059.83/8,109.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.34

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