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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.84, 12,103.12 and 2,521.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.84, 12,103.12 and 2,521.58 is: 3,783.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.84 : 12,103.12 = 2,521.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.84/12,103.12 = 2,521.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.84x = 12,103.12 × 2,521.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.84x = 30,518,985.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,518,985.33/8,066.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.26

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