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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.45, 12,108.65 and 2,149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.45, 12,108.65 and 2,149.33 is: 3,223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.45 : 12,108.65 = 2,149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.45/12,108.65 = 2,149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.45x = 12,108.65 × 2,149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.45x = 26,025,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,025,473.96/8,072.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.99

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