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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.95, 12,104.85 and 2,523.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.95, 12,104.85 and 2,523.34 is: 3,784.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.95 : 12,104.85 = 2,523.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.95/12,104.85 = 2,523.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.95x = 12,104.85 × 2,523.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.95x = 30,544,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,544,652.20/8,069.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.99

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