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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.30, 12,103.25 and 2,520.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.30, 12,103.25 and 2,520.72 is: 3,781.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.30 : 12,103.25 = 2,520.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.30/12,103.25 = 2,520.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.30x = 12,103.25 × 2,520.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.30x = 30,508,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,508,891.74/8,067.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.80

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