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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.76, 12,105 and 2,522.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.76, 12,105 and 2,522.80 is: 3,783.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.76 : 12,105 = 2,522.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.76/12,105 = 2,522.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.76x = 12,105 × 2,522.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.76x = 30,538,494.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,538,494.00/8,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.84

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