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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.06, 12,097.80 and 2,801.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.06, 12,097.80 and 2,801.74 is: 4,201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.06 : 12,097.80 = 2,801.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.06/12,097.80 = 2,801.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.06x = 12,097.80 × 2,801.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.06x = 33,894,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,894,890.17/8,068.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.12

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