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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.31, 12,092.90 and 2,514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.31, 12,092.90 and 2,514.24 is: 3,772.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.31 : 12,092.90 = 2,514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.31/12,092.90 = 2,514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.31x = 12,092.90 × 2,514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.31x = 30,404,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,404,440.32/8,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.12

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