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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.33, 12,069.49 and 2,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.33, 12,069.49 and 2,123.20 is: 3,184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.33 : 12,069.49 = 2,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.33/12,069.49 = 2,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.33x = 12,069.49 × 2,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.33x = 25,625,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,625,941.17/8,046.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.80

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