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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.34, 12,026.35 and 2,173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.34, 12,026.35 and 2,173.95 is: 3,261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.34 : 12,026.35 = 2,173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.34/12,026.35 = 2,173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.34x = 12,026.35 × 2,173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.34x = 26,144,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,144,612.58/8,017.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.01

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