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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.63, 12,100.86 and 2,519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.63, 12,100.86 and 2,519.56 is: 3,780.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.63 : 12,100.86 = 2,519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.63/12,100.86 = 2,519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.63x = 12,100.86 × 2,519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.63x = 30,488,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,488,842.82/8,065.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.09

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