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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.03, 12,095.75 and 2,516.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.03, 12,095.75 and 2,516.81 is: 3,775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.03 : 12,095.75 = 2,516.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.03/12,095.75 = 2,516.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.03x = 12,095.75 × 2,516.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.03x = 30,442,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,442,631.49/8,063.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.58

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