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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.07, 12,780.69 and 4,080.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.07, 12,780.69 and 4,080.09 is: 6,121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.07 : 12,780.69 = 4,080.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.07/12,780.69 = 4,080.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.07x = 12,780.69 × 4,080.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.07x = 52,146,365.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,146,365.46/8,519.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,121.13

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