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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.65, 12,026.48 and 2,174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.65, 12,026.48 and 2,174.26 is: 3,261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.65 : 12,026.48 = 2,174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.65/12,026.48 = 2,174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.65x = 12,026.48 × 2,174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.65x = 26,148,676.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,148,676.02/8,017.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.39

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