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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.75, 12,093.66 and 2,867.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.75, 12,093.66 and 2,867.67 is: 4,301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.75 : 12,093.66 = 2,867.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.75/12,093.66 = 2,867.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.75x = 12,093.66 × 2,867.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.75x = 34,680,625.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,680,625.97/8,061.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.87

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