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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.37, 12,103.49 and 2,521.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.37, 12,103.49 and 2,521.30 is: 3,782.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.37 : 12,103.49 = 2,521.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.37/12,103.49 = 2,521.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.37x = 12,103.49 × 2,521.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.37x = 30,516,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,516,529.34/8,067.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.71

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