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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,083.98, 12,126.06 and 2,240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,083.98, 12,126.06 and 2,240.64 is: 3,360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,083.98 : 12,126.06 = 2,240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,083.98/12,126.06 = 2,240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,083.98x = 12,126.06 × 2,240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,083.98x = 27,170,135.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,170,135.08/8,083.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.98

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