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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.04, 12,105.18 and 2,148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.04, 12,105.18 and 2,148.01 is: 3,221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.04 : 12,105.18 = 2,148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.04/12,105.18 = 2,148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.04x = 12,105.18 × 2,148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.04x = 26,002,017.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,002,017.43/8,071.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.64

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