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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.43, 12,026.06 and 2,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.43, 12,026.06 and 2,174.04 is: 3,261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.43 : 12,026.06 = 2,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.43/12,026.06 = 2,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.43x = 12,026.06 × 2,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.43x = 26,145,075.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,145,075.35/8,017.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.03

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