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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.01, 12,079.62 and 2,130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.01, 12,079.62 and 2,130.96 is: 3,196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.01 : 12,079.62 = 2,130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.01/12,079.62 = 2,130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.01x = 12,079.62 × 2,130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.01x = 25,741,187.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,741,187.04/8,054.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.07

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