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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.04, 12,091.89 and 2,057.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.04, 12,091.89 and 2,057.27 is: 3,085.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.04 : 12,091.89 = 2,057.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.04/12,091.89 = 2,057.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.04x = 12,091.89 × 2,057.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.04x = 24,876,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,876,282.54/8,061.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.99

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