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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.03, 12,084.24 and 2,865.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.03, 12,084.24 and 2,865.69 is: 4,295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.03 : 12,084.24 = 2,865.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.03/12,084.24 = 2,865.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.03x = 12,084.24 × 2,865.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.03x = 34,629,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,629,685.73/8,061.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.94

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