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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.32, 12,037.31 and 2,102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.32, 12,037.31 and 2,102.14 is: 3,153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.32 : 12,037.31 = 2,102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.32/12,037.31 = 2,102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.32x = 12,037.31 × 2,102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.32x = 25,304,040.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,304,040.15/8,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.42

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