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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,380.12, 12,569.84 and 2,140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,380.12, 12,569.84 and 2,140.29 is: 3,210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,380.12 : 12,569.84 = 2,140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,380.12/12,569.84 = 2,140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,380.12x = 12,569.84 × 2,140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,380.12x = 26,903,102.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,903,102.85/8,380.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.35

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