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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.60, 12,098.61 and 2,875.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.60, 12,098.61 and 2,875.26 is: 4,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.60 : 12,098.61 = 2,875.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.60/12,098.61 = 2,875.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.60x = 12,098.61 × 2,875.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.60x = 34,786,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,786,694.76/8,070.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.30

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