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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.10, 12,053.27 and 2,113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.10, 12,053.27 and 2,113.58 is: 3,170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.10 : 12,053.27 = 2,113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.10/12,053.27 = 2,113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.10x = 12,053.27 × 2,113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.10x = 25,475,479.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,475,479.57/8,036.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.13

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