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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.91, 12,087 and 2,795.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.91, 12,087 and 2,795.53 is: 4,191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.91 : 12,087 = 2,795.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.91/12,087 = 2,795.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.91x = 12,087 × 2,795.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.91x = 33,789,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,789,563.56/8,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.78

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