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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.51, 12,100.49 and 2,803.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.51, 12,100.49 and 2,803.31 is: 4,204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.51 : 12,100.49 = 2,803.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.51/12,100.49 = 2,803.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.51x = 12,100.49 × 2,803.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.51x = 33,921,405.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,921,405.99/8,068.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.17

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