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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,080.67, 12,120.65 and 2,816.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,080.67, 12,120.65 and 2,816.88 is: 4,225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,080.67 : 12,120.65 = 2,816.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,080.67/12,120.65 = 2,816.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,080.67x = 12,120.65 × 2,816.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,080.67x = 34,142,402.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,142,402.49/8,080.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.19

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