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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.66, 12,106 and 2,804.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.66, 12,106 and 2,804.46 is: 4,207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.66 : 12,106 = 2,804.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.66/12,106 = 2,804.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.66x = 12,106 × 2,804.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.66x = 33,950,792.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,950,792.76/8,069.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.21

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