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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.30, 12,104.75 and 2,521.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.30, 12,104.75 and 2,521.72 is: 3,783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.30 : 12,104.75 = 2,521.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.30/12,104.75 = 2,521.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.30x = 12,104.75 × 2,521.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.30x = 30,524,790.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,524,790.17/8,068.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.30

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