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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.67, 12,096.45 and 2,519.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.67, 12,096.45 and 2,519.58 is: 3,778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.67 : 12,096.45 = 2,519.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.67/12,096.45 = 2,519.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.67x = 12,096.45 × 2,519.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.67x = 30,477,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,477,973.49/8,065.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.73

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