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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.92, 12,101.98 and 2,874.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.92, 12,101.98 and 2,874.76 is: 4,311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.92 : 12,101.98 = 2,874.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.92/12,101.98 = 2,874.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.92x = 12,101.98 × 2,874.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.92x = 34,790,288.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,790,288.02/8,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.11

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