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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.27, 12,093.62 and 2,871.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.27, 12,093.62 and 2,871.93 is: 4,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.27 : 12,093.62 = 2,871.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.27/12,093.62 = 2,871.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.27x = 12,093.62 × 2,871.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.27x = 34,732,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,732,015.73/8,067.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.30

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