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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.76, 12,105.48 and 2,875.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.76, 12,105.48 and 2,875.04 is: 4,313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.76 : 12,105.48 = 2,875.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.76/12,105.48 = 2,875.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.76x = 12,105.48 × 2,875.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.76x = 34,803,739.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,803,739.22/8,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.39

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