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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.86, 12,127.20 and 2,241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.86, 12,127.20 and 2,241.25 is: 3,361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.86 : 12,127.20 = 2,241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.86/12,127.20 = 2,241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.86x = 12,127.20 × 2,241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.86x = 27,180,087
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,180,087/8,084.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.85

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