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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.39, 12,160.25 and 2,184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.39, 12,160.25 and 2,184.03 is: 3,275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.39 : 12,160.25 = 2,184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.39/12,160.25 = 2,184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.39x = 12,160.25 × 2,184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.39x = 26,558,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,558,350.81/8,107.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.82

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