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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.36, 12,126.52 and 2,820.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.36, 12,126.52 and 2,820.02 is: 4,228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.36 : 12,126.52 = 2,820.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.36/12,126.52 = 2,820.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.36x = 12,126.52 × 2,820.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.36x = 34,197,028.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,197,028.93/8,086.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.98

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