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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.82, 12,125.79 and 2,241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.82, 12,125.79 and 2,241.90 is: 3,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.82 : 12,125.79 = 2,241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.82/12,125.79 = 2,241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.82x = 12,125.79 × 2,241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.82x = 27,184,808.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,184,808.60/8,084.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.45

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