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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.28, 12,095.04 and 2,518.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.28, 12,095.04 and 2,518.11 is: 3,775.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.28 : 12,095.04 = 2,518.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.28/12,095.04 = 2,518.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.28x = 12,095.04 × 2,518.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.28x = 30,456,641.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,456,641.17/8,066.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.80

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