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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.06, 12,472.76 and 2,075.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.06, 12,472.76 and 2,075.00 is: 3,112.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.06 : 12,472.76 = 2,075.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.06/12,472.76 = 2,075.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.06x = 12,472.76 × 2,075.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.06x = 25,880,919.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,880,919.82/8,315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.54

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