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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.64, 12,074.56 and 2,127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.64, 12,074.56 and 2,127.59 is: 3,191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.64 : 12,074.56 = 2,127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.64/12,074.56 = 2,127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.64x = 12,074.56 × 2,127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.64x = 25,689,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,689,692.70/8,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.01

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