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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.17, 12,099.04 and 2,801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.17, 12,099.04 and 2,801.76 is: 4,203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.17 : 12,099.04 = 2,801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.17/12,099.04 = 2,801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.17x = 12,099.04 × 2,801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.17x = 33,898,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,898,553.93/8,065.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.08

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