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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.48, 12,097.68 and 2,518.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.48, 12,097.68 and 2,518.30 is: 3,777.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.48 : 12,097.68 = 2,518.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.48/12,097.68 = 2,518.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.48x = 12,097.68 × 2,518.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.48x = 30,465,587.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,465,587.54/8,065.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.28

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