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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.92, 12,099.33 and 2,520.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.92, 12,099.33 and 2,520.03 is: 3,780.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.92 : 12,099.33 = 2,520.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.92/12,099.33 = 2,520.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.92x = 12,099.33 × 2,520.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.92x = 30,490,674.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,490,674.58/8,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.19

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