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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.67, 12,069.20 and 2,781.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.67, 12,069.20 and 2,781.30 is: 4,171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.67 : 12,069.20 = 2,781.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.67/12,069.20 = 2,781.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.67x = 12,069.20 × 2,781.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.67x = 33,568,065.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,568,065.96/8,047.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.15

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