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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.28, 12,315.42 and 2,054.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.28, 12,315.42 and 2,054.28 is: 3,081.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.28 : 12,315.42 = 2,054.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.28/12,315.42 = 2,054.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.28x = 12,315.42 × 2,054.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.28x = 25,299,321.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,299,321.00/8,210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.42

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