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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.70, 12,089.79 and 2,515.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.70, 12,089.79 and 2,515.01 is: 3,771.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.70 : 12,089.79 = 2,515.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.70/12,089.79 = 2,515.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.70x = 12,089.79 × 2,515.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.70x = 30,405,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,405,882.30/8,062.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.18

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