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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,085.03, 12,128.76 and 2,890.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,085.03, 12,128.76 and 2,890.50 is: 4,336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,085.03 : 12,128.76 = 2,890.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,085.03/12,128.76 = 2,890.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,085.03x = 12,128.76 × 2,890.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,085.03x = 35,058,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,058,180.78/8,085.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.18

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