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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.98, 12,101.40 and 2,519.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.98, 12,101.40 and 2,519.10 is: 3,779.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.98 : 12,101.40 = 2,519.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.98/12,101.40 = 2,519.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.98x = 12,101.40 × 2,519.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.98x = 30,484,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,484,636.74/8,065.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.41

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