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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.52, 12,104.40 and 2,875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.52, 12,104.40 and 2,875.44 is: 4,313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.52 : 12,104.40 = 2,875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.52/12,104.40 = 2,875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.52x = 12,104.40 × 2,875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.52x = 34,805,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,805,475.94/8,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.20

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