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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.19, 12,088.91 and 2,137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.19, 12,088.91 and 2,137.14 is: 3,205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.19 : 12,088.91 = 2,137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.19/12,088.91 = 2,137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.19x = 12,088.91 × 2,137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.19x = 25,835,682.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,835,682.43/8,060.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.34

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