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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.60, 12,045.96 and 2,187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.60, 12,045.96 and 2,187.72 is: 3,281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.60 : 12,045.96 = 2,187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.60/12,045.96 = 2,187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.60x = 12,045.96 × 2,187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.60x = 26,353,187.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353,187.61/8,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.19

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