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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.93, 12,110.90 and 2,876.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.93, 12,110.90 and 2,876.16 is: 4,314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.93 : 12,110.90 = 2,876.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.93/12,110.90 = 2,876.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.93x = 12,110.90 × 2,876.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.93x = 34,832,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,832,886.14/8,073.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.24

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