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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.78, 12,089.87 and 2,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.78, 12,089.87 and 2,869.44 is: 4,301.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.78 : 12,089.87 = 2,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.78/12,089.87 = 2,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.78x = 12,089.87 × 2,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.78x = 34,691,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,691,156.57/8,064.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.56

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