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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.89, 12,127.68 and 2,820.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.89, 12,127.68 and 2,820.43 is: 4,230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.89 : 12,127.68 = 2,820.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.89/12,127.68 = 2,820.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.89x = 12,127.68 × 2,820.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.89x = 34,205,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,205,315.62/8,084.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.77

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