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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.30, 12,156.60 and 2,913.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.30, 12,156.60 and 2,913.96 is: 4,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.30 : 12,156.60 = 2,913.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.30/12,156.60 = 2,913.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.30x = 12,156.60 × 2,913.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.30x = 35,423,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,423,846.14/8,109.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.30

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