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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.56, 12,083.54 and 2,865.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.56, 12,083.54 and 2,865.22 is: 4,295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.56 : 12,083.54 = 2,865.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.56/12,083.54 = 2,865.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.56x = 12,083.54 × 2,865.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.56x = 34,621,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,621,940.06/8,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.23

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