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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.50, 12,026.22 and 2,174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.50, 12,026.22 and 2,174.10 is: 3,261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.50 : 12,026.22 = 2,174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.50/12,026.22 = 2,174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.50x = 12,026.22 × 2,174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.50x = 26,146,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,146,204.90/8,017.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.14

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