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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064, 12,095.52 and 2,869.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064, 12,095.52 and 2,869.92 is: 4,304.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064 : 12,095.52 = 2,869.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064/12,095.52 = 2,869.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064x = 12,095.52 × 2,869.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064x = 34,713,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,713,174.76/8,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.71

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