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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.89, 12,110.50 and 2,810.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.89, 12,110.50 and 2,810.10 is: 4,215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.89 : 12,110.50 = 2,810.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.89/12,110.50 = 2,810.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.89x = 12,110.50 × 2,810.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.89x = 34,031,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,031,702.00/8,073.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.03

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