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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,087.99, 12,127.88 and 2,464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,087.99, 12,127.88 and 2,464.58 is: 3,695.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,087.99 : 12,127.88 = 2,464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,087.99/12,127.88 = 2,464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,087.99x = 12,127.88 × 2,464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,087.99x = 29,890,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,890,057.53/8,087.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.61

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