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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.94, 12,106.17 and 2,803.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.94, 12,106.17 and 2,803.59 is: 4,205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.94 : 12,106.17 = 2,803.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.94/12,106.17 = 2,803.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.94x = 12,106.17 × 2,803.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.94x = 33,940,737.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,940,737.15/8,069.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.82

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