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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,085.06, 12,126.78 and 2,241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,085.06, 12,126.78 and 2,241.18 is: 3,361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,085.06 : 12,126.78 = 2,241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,085.06/12,126.78 = 2,241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,085.06x = 12,126.78 × 2,241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,085.06x = 27,178,296.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,178,296.80/8,085.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.55

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