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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.78, 12,023.60 and 2,172.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.78, 12,023.60 and 2,172.35 is: 3,258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.78 : 12,023.60 = 2,172.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.78/12,023.60 = 2,172.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.78x = 12,023.60 × 2,172.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.78x = 26,119,396.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,119,396.48/8,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.50

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