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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,074.54, 12,111.70 and 2,809.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,074.54, 12,111.70 and 2,809.45 is: 4,214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,074.54 : 12,111.70 = 2,809.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,074.54/12,111.70 = 2,809.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,074.54x = 12,111.70 × 2,809.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,074.54x = 34,027,155.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,027,155.01/8,074.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.13

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