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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.27, 12,150.45 and 2,841.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.27, 12,150.45 and 2,841.45 is: 4,257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.27 : 12,150.45 = 2,841.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.27/12,150.45 = 2,841.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.27x = 12,150.45 × 2,841.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.27x = 34,524,896.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,524,896.15/8,109.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.46

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