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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.78, 12,103.30 and 2,146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.78, 12,103.30 and 2,146.76 is: 3,219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.78 : 12,103.30 = 2,146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.78/12,103.30 = 2,146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.78x = 12,103.30 × 2,146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.78x = 25,982,880.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,982,880.31/8,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.78

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