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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.48, 12,088.98 and 2,795.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.48, 12,088.98 and 2,795.67 is: 4,192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.48 : 12,088.98 = 2,795.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.48/12,088.98 = 2,795.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.48x = 12,088.98 × 2,795.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.48x = 33,796,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,796,798.72/8,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.38

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