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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,074.29, 12,110.05 and 2,151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,074.29, 12,110.05 and 2,151.26 is: 3,226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,074.29 : 12,110.05 = 2,151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,074.29/12,110.05 = 2,151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,074.29x = 12,110.05 × 2,151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,074.29x = 26,051,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,051,866.16/8,074.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.52

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