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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,085.62, 12,127.71 and 2,819.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,085.62, 12,127.71 and 2,819.73 is: 4,229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,085.62 : 12,127.71 = 2,819.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,085.62/12,127.71 = 2,819.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,085.62x = 12,127.71 × 2,819.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,085.62x = 34,196,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,196,867.72/8,085.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.35

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