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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.48, 12,045.60 and 2,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.48, 12,045.60 and 2,187.60 is: 3,280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.48 : 12,045.60 = 2,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.48/12,045.60 = 2,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.48x = 12,045.60 × 2,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.48x = 26,350,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,350,954.56/8,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.96

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