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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.84, 12,103.02 and 2,876.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.84, 12,103.02 and 2,876.04 is: 4,312.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.84 : 12,103.02 = 2,876.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.84/12,103.02 = 2,876.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.84x = 12,103.02 × 2,876.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.84x = 34,808,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,808,769.64/8,070.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.91

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