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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.24, 12,109.73 and 2,807.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.24, 12,109.73 and 2,807.64 is: 4,211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.24 : 12,109.73 = 2,807.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.24/12,109.73 = 2,807.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.24x = 12,109.73 × 2,807.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.24x = 33,999,748.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,999,748.30/8,072.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.94

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