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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.98, 12,127.56 and 2,241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.98, 12,127.56 and 2,241.64 is: 3,362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.98 : 12,127.56 = 2,241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.98/12,127.56 = 2,241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.98x = 12,127.56 × 2,241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.98x = 27,185,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,185,623.60/8,084.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.48

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