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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.84, 12,105.34 and 2,522.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.84, 12,105.34 and 2,522.36 is: 3,784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.84 : 12,105.34 = 2,522.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.84/12,105.34 = 2,522.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.84x = 12,105.34 × 2,522.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.84x = 30,534,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,534,025.40/8,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.19

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