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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.52, 12,108.87 and 2,878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.52, 12,108.87 and 2,878.44 is: 4,317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.52 : 12,108.87 = 2,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.52/12,108.87 = 2,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.52x = 12,108.87 × 2,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.52x = 34,854,655.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,854,655.76/8,072.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.69

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