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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.15, 12,067.13 and 2,708.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.15, 12,067.13 and 2,708.37 is: 4,062.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.15 : 12,067.13 = 2,708.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.15/12,067.13 = 2,708.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.15x = 12,067.13 × 2,708.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.15x = 32,682,239.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,682,239.34/8,045.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.36

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