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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.74, 12,164.57 and 2,563.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.74, 12,164.57 and 2,563.07 is: 3,844.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.74 : 12,164.57 = 2,563.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.74/12,164.57 = 2,563.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.74x = 12,164.57 × 2,563.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.74x = 31,178,631.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,178,631.61/8,109.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.59

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