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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.42, 12,101.23 and 2,874.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.42, 12,101.23 and 2,874.26 is: 4,310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.42 : 12,101.23 = 2,874.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.42/12,101.23 = 2,874.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.42x = 12,101.23 × 2,874.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.42x = 34,782,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,782,081.34/8,069.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.36

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