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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.15, 12,088.08 and 2,867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.15, 12,088.08 and 2,867.16 is: 4,299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.15 : 12,088.08 = 2,867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.15/12,088.08 = 2,867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.15x = 12,088.08 × 2,867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.15x = 34,658,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,658,459.45/8,061.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.44

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