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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.85, 12,105.31 and 2,148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.85, 12,105.31 and 2,148.18 is: 3,222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.85 : 12,105.31 = 2,148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.85/12,105.31 = 2,148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.85x = 12,105.31 × 2,148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.85x = 26,004,384.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004,384.84/8,070.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.01

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