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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.15, 12,092.58 and 2,870.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.15, 12,092.58 and 2,870.16 is: 4,303.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.15 : 12,092.58 = 2,870.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.15/12,092.58 = 2,870.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.15x = 12,092.58 × 2,870.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.15x = 34,707,639.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,707,639.41/8,064.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.94

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