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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.92, 12,074.99 and 2,127.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.92, 12,074.99 and 2,127.87 is: 3,191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.92 : 12,074.99 = 2,127.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.92/12,074.99 = 2,127.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.92x = 12,074.99 × 2,127.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.92x = 25,693,998.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,693,998.33/8,050.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.44

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