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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.26, 12,092.73 and 2,866.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.26, 12,092.73 and 2,866.54 is: 4,300.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.26 : 12,092.73 = 2,866.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.26/12,092.73 = 2,866.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.26x = 12,092.73 × 2,866.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.26x = 34,664,294.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,664,294.25/8,060.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.64

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