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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.52, 12,126.73 and 2,241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.52, 12,126.73 and 2,241.11 is: 3,361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.52 : 12,126.73 = 2,241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.52/12,126.73 = 2,241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.52x = 12,126.73 × 2,241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.52x = 27,177,335.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,177,335.87/8,084.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.65

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