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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.89, 12,095.31 and 2,869.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.89, 12,095.31 and 2,869.55 is: 4,303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.89 : 12,095.31 = 2,869.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.89/12,095.31 = 2,869.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.89x = 12,095.31 × 2,869.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.89x = 34,708,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,708,082.46/8,064.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.60

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