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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.04, 12,114.46 and 2,811.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.04, 12,114.46 and 2,811.30 is: 4,217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.04 : 12,114.46 = 2,811.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.04/12,114.46 = 2,811.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.04x = 12,114.46 × 2,811.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.04x = 34,057,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,057,381.40/8,076.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.09

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