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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.71, 12,090.50 and 2,137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.71, 12,090.50 and 2,137.46 is: 3,206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.71 : 12,090.50 = 2,137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.71/12,090.50 = 2,137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.71x = 12,090.50 × 2,137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.71x = 25,842,979.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,842,979.67/8,060.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.04

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