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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.14, 12,098.67 and 2,871.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.14, 12,098.67 and 2,871.80 is: 4,306.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.14 : 12,098.67 = 2,871.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.14/12,098.67 = 2,871.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.14x = 12,098.67 × 2,871.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.14x = 34,744,960.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,744,960.51/8,067.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.97

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