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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.49, 12,105.90 and 2,880.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.49, 12,105.90 and 2,880.15 is: 4,317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.49 : 12,105.90 = 2,880.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.49/12,105.90 = 2,880.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.49x = 12,105.90 × 2,880.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.49x = 34,866,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,866,807.89/8,075.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.61

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