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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.32, 12,098.90 and 2,518.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.32, 12,098.90 and 2,518.24 is: 3,778.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.32 : 12,098.90 = 2,518.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.32/12,098.90 = 2,518.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.32x = 12,098.90 × 2,518.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.32x = 30,467,933.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,467,933.94/8,064.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.12

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