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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.41, 12,111.73 and 2,879.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.41, 12,111.73 and 2,879.15 is: 4,319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.41 : 12,111.73 = 2,879.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.41/12,111.73 = 2,879.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.41x = 12,111.73 × 2,879.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.41x = 34,871,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,871,419.67/8,073.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.30

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