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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.30, 12,126.78 and 2,819.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.30, 12,126.78 and 2,819.84 is: 4,229.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.30 : 12,126.78 = 2,819.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.30/12,126.78 = 2,819.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.30x = 12,126.78 × 2,819.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.30x = 34,195,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,195,518.68/8,084.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.87

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