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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.05, 12,088.68 and 2,136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.05, 12,088.68 and 2,136.98 is: 3,205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.05 : 12,088.68 = 2,136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.05/12,088.68 = 2,136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.05x = 12,088.68 × 2,136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.05x = 25,833,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,833,242.51/8,060.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.10

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