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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.88, 12,106.26 and 2,875.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.88, 12,106.26 and 2,875.56 is: 4,313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.88 : 12,106.26 = 2,875.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.88/12,106.26 = 2,875.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.88x = 12,106.26 × 2,875.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.88x = 34,812,277.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,812,277.01/8,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.85

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