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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.04, 12,091.22 and 2,513.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.04, 12,091.22 and 2,513.88 is: 3,771.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.04 : 12,091.22 = 2,513.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.04/12,091.22 = 2,513.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.04x = 12,091.22 × 2,513.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.04x = 30,395,863.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,395,863.56/8,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.18

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