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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.46, 12,078.77 and 2,130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.46, 12,078.77 and 2,130.40 is: 3,195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.46 : 12,078.77 = 2,130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.46/12,078.77 = 2,130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.46x = 12,078.77 × 2,130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.46x = 25,732,611.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,732,611.61/8,053.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.22

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