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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.71, 12,127.07 and 2,538.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.71, 12,127.07 and 2,538.03 is: 3,807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.71 : 12,127.07 = 2,538.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.71/12,127.07 = 2,538.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.71x = 12,127.07 × 2,538.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.71x = 30,778,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,778,867.47/8,084.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.05

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