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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.80, 12,095.36 and 2,517.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.80, 12,095.36 and 2,517.10 is: 3,775.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.80 : 12,095.36 = 2,517.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.80/12,095.36 = 2,517.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.80x = 12,095.36 × 2,517.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.80x = 30,445,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,445,230.66/8,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.54

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