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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.10, 12,271.65 and 2,025.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.10, 12,271.65 and 2,025.10 is: 3,037.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.10 : 12,271.65 = 2,025.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.10/12,271.65 = 2,025.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.10x = 12,271.65 × 2,025.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.10x = 24,851,318.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,851,318.42/8,181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.65

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