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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.30, 12,092.01 and 2,514.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.30, 12,092.01 and 2,514.42 is: 3,771.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.30 : 12,092.01 = 2,514.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.30/12,092.01 = 2,514.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.30x = 12,092.01 × 2,514.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.30x = 30,404,391.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,404,391.78/8,061.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.65

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