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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.32, 12,091.42 and 2,516.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.32, 12,091.42 and 2,516.08 is: 3,772.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.32 : 12,091.42 = 2,516.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.32/12,091.42 = 2,516.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.32x = 12,091.42 × 2,516.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.32x = 30,422,980.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,422,980.03/8,064.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.54

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