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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.08, 12,094.83 and 2,870.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.08, 12,094.83 and 2,870.31 is: 4,302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.08 : 12,094.83 = 2,870.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.08/12,094.83 = 2,870.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.08x = 12,094.83 × 2,870.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.08x = 34,715,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,715,911.50/8,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.87

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