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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.92, 12,100.48 and 2,873.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.92, 12,100.48 and 2,873.76 is: 4,309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.92 : 12,100.48 = 2,873.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.92/12,100.48 = 2,873.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.92x = 12,100.48 × 2,873.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.92x = 34,773,875.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,773,875.40/8,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.61

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