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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.08, 12,405.14 and 2,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.08, 12,405.14 and 2,030.12 is: 3,045.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.08 : 12,405.14 = 2,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.08/12,405.14 = 2,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.08x = 12,405.14 × 2,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.08x = 25,183,922.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,183,922.82/8,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.18

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