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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.56, 12,097.30 and 2,870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.56, 12,097.30 and 2,870.44 is: 4,305.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.56 : 12,097.30 = 2,870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.56/12,097.30 = 2,870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.56x = 12,097.30 × 2,870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.56x = 34,724,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,724,541.77/8,064.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.82

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