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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,271.06, 12,406.62 and 2,031.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,271.06, 12,406.62 and 2,031.12 is: 3,046.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271.06 : 12,406.62 = 2,031.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271.06/12,406.62 = 2,031.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271.06x = 12,406.62 × 2,031.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271.06x = 25,199,334.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,199,334.01/8,271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.69

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