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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.25, 12,101.69 and 2,875.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.25, 12,101.69 and 2,875.15 is: 4,313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.25 : 12,101.69 = 2,875.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.25/12,101.69 = 2,875.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.25x = 12,101.69 × 2,875.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.25x = 34,794,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,794,174.00/8,067.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.02

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