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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.84, 12,165.45 and 2,561.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.84, 12,165.45 and 2,561.70 is: 3,842.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.84 : 12,165.45 = 2,561.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.84/12,165.45 = 2,561.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.84x = 12,165.45 × 2,561.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.84x = 31,164,233.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,164,233.27/8,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.77

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