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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.90, 12,101.88 and 2,801.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.90, 12,101.88 and 2,801.71 is: 4,203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.90 : 12,101.88 = 2,801.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.90/12,101.88 = 2,801.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.90x = 12,101.88 × 2,801.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.90x = 33,905,958.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,905,958.21/8,066.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.10

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