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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.96, 12,098.86 and 2,519.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.96, 12,098.86 and 2,519.35 is: 3,779.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.96 : 12,098.86 = 2,519.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.96/12,098.86 = 2,519.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.96x = 12,098.86 × 2,519.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.96x = 30,481,226.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,481,226.40/8,065.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.00

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