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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,083.96, 12,126.22 and 2,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,083.96, 12,126.22 and 2,241 is: 3,361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,083.96 : 12,126.22 = 2,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,083.96/12,126.22 = 2,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,083.96x = 12,126.22 × 2,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,083.96x = 27,174,859.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,174,859.02/8,083.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.58

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