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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.88, 12,035.49 and 2,100.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.88, 12,035.49 and 2,100.67 is: 3,150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.88 : 12,035.49 = 2,100.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.88/12,035.49 = 2,100.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.88x = 12,035.49 × 2,100.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.88x = 25,282,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,282,554.81/8,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.92

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