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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.16, 12,073.86 and 2,127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.16, 12,073.86 and 2,127.11 is: 3,190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.16 : 12,073.86 = 2,127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.16/12,073.86 = 2,127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.16x = 12,073.86 × 2,127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.16x = 25,682,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,682,458.53/8,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.30

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