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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.31, 12,127.22 and 2,161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.31, 12,127.22 and 2,161.08 is: 3,241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.31 : 12,127.22 = 2,161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.31/12,127.22 = 2,161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.31x = 12,127.22 × 2,161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.31x = 26,207,889.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,207,889.90/8,084.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.82

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