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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.96, 12,105.12 and 2,522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.96, 12,105.12 and 2,522.08 is: 3,783.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.96 : 12,105.12 = 2,522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.96/12,105.12 = 2,522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.96x = 12,105.12 × 2,522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.96x = 30,530,081.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,530,081.05/8,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.65

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