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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.12, 12,098.61 and 2,518.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.12, 12,098.61 and 2,518.05 is: 3,777.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.12 : 12,098.61 = 2,518.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.12/12,098.61 = 2,518.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.12x = 12,098.61 × 2,518.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.12x = 30,464,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,464,904.91/8,064.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.83

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