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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.76, 12,127.84 and 2,241.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.76, 12,127.84 and 2,241.42 is: 3,362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.76 : 12,127.84 = 2,241.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.76/12,127.84 = 2,241.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.76x = 12,127.84 × 2,241.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.76x = 27,183,583.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,183,583.13/8,084.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.32

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