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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.67, 12,096.48 and 2,870.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.67, 12,096.48 and 2,870.33 is: 4,304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.67 : 12,096.48 = 2,870.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.67/12,096.48 = 2,870.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.67x = 12,096.48 × 2,870.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.67x = 34,720,863.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,720,863.55/8,065.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.77

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