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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.06, 12,129.08 and 2,242.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.06, 12,129.08 and 2,242.67 is: 3,364.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.06 : 12,129.08 = 2,242.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.06/12,129.08 = 2,242.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.06x = 12,129.08 × 2,242.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.06x = 27,201,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,201,466.00/8,086.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.00

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