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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.08, 12,160.44 and 2,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.08, 12,160.44 and 2,184 is: 3,275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.08 : 12,160.44 = 2,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.08/12,160.44 = 2,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.08x = 12,160.44 × 2,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.08x = 26,558,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,558,400.96/8,107.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.95

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