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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.70, 12,094.29 and 2,518.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.70, 12,094.29 and 2,518.01 is: 3,775.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.70 : 12,094.29 = 2,518.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.70/12,094.29 = 2,518.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.70x = 12,094.29 × 2,518.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.70x = 30,453,543.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,453,543.16/8,065.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.69

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