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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.13, 12,081.60 and 2,860.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.13, 12,081.60 and 2,860.41 is: 4,290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.13 : 12,081.60 = 2,860.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.13/12,081.60 = 2,860.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.13x = 12,081.60 × 2,860.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.13x = 34,558,329.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,558,329.46/8,054.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.76

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