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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,080.47, 12,113.37 and 2,885.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,080.47, 12,113.37 and 2,885.13 is: 4,325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,080.47 : 12,113.37 = 2,885.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,080.47/12,113.37 = 2,885.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,080.47x = 12,113.37 × 2,885.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,080.47x = 34,948,647.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,948,647.19/8,080.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.08

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