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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.97, 12,091.50 and 2,867.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.97, 12,091.50 and 2,867.25 is: 4,300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.97 : 12,091.50 = 2,867.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.97/12,091.50 = 2,867.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.97x = 12,091.50 × 2,867.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.97x = 34,669,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,669,353.38/8,060.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.89

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