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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.80, 12,090.86 and 2,514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.80, 12,090.86 and 2,514.10 is: 3,771.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.80 : 12,090.86 = 2,514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.80/12,090.86 = 2,514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.80x = 12,090.86 × 2,514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.80x = 30,397,631.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,397,631.13/8,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.04

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