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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.48, 12,089.36 and 2,137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.48, 12,089.36 and 2,137.44 is: 3,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.48 : 12,089.36 = 2,137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.48/12,089.36 = 2,137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.48x = 12,089.36 × 2,137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.48x = 25,840,281.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,840,281.64/8,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.80

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