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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.78, 12,107.79 and 2,876.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.78, 12,107.79 and 2,876.52 is: 4,315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.78 : 12,107.79 = 2,876.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.78/12,107.79 = 2,876.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.78x = 12,107.79 × 2,876.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.78x = 34,828,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,828,300.09/8,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.36

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