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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.65, 12,126.98 and 2,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.65, 12,126.98 and 2,241.26 is: 3,361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.65 : 12,126.98 = 2,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.65/12,126.98 = 2,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.65x = 12,126.98 × 2,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.65x = 27,179,643.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,179,643.35/8,084.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.88

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