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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.96, 12,082.52 and 2,132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.96, 12,082.52 and 2,132.90 is: 3,198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.96 : 12,082.52 = 2,132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.96/12,082.52 = 2,132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.96x = 12,082.52 × 2,132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.96x = 25,770,806.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,770,806.91/8,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.97

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