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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.27, 12,099.38 and 2,521.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.27, 12,099.38 and 2,521.17 is: 3,780.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.27 : 12,099.38 = 2,521.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.27/12,099.38 = 2,521.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.27x = 12,099.38 × 2,521.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.27x = 30,504,581.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,504,581.27/8,069.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.34

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