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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.41, 12,102.62 and 2,521.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.41, 12,102.62 and 2,521.73 is: 3,782.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.41 : 12,102.62 = 2,521.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.41/12,102.62 = 2,521.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.41x = 12,102.62 × 2,521.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.41x = 30,519,557.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,519,557.58/8,068.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.60

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