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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.23, 12,103.92 and 2,803.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.23, 12,103.92 and 2,803.05 is: 4,205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.23 : 12,103.92 = 2,803.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.23/12,103.92 = 2,803.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.23x = 12,103.92 × 2,803.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.23x = 33,927,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,927,892.96/8,068.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.12

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