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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.36, 12,210.55 and 2,876.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.36, 12,210.55 and 2,876.51 is: 4,312.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.36 : 12,210.55 = 2,876.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.36/12,210.55 = 2,876.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.36x = 12,210.55 × 2,876.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.36x = 35,123,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,123,792.52/8,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.12

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