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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.78, 12,103.10 and 2,520.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.78, 12,103.10 and 2,520.51 is: 3,781.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.78 : 12,103.10 = 2,520.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.78/12,103.10 = 2,520.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.78x = 12,103.10 × 2,520.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.78x = 30,505,984.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,505,984.58/8,066.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.68

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