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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.05, 12,105.53 and 2,875.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.05, 12,105.53 and 2,875.92 is: 4,314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.05 : 12,105.53 = 2,875.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.05/12,105.53 = 2,875.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.05x = 12,105.53 × 2,875.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.05x = 34,814,546.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,814,546.85/8,070.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.05

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