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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.28, 12,092.04 and 2,516.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.28, 12,092.04 and 2,516.11 is: 3,772.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.28 : 12,092.04 = 2,516.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.28/12,092.04 = 2,516.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.28x = 12,092.04 × 2,516.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.28x = 30,424,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,424,902.76/8,064.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.80

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