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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,074.79, 12,110.80 and 2,151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,074.79, 12,110.80 and 2,151.76 is: 3,227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,074.79 : 12,110.80 = 2,151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,074.79/12,110.80 = 2,151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,074.79x = 12,110.80 × 2,151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,074.79x = 26,059,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059,535.01/8,074.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.27

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