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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.93, 12,027.17 and 2,174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.93, 12,027.17 and 2,174.68 is: 3,262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.93 : 12,027.17 = 2,174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.93/12,027.17 = 2,174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.93x = 12,027.17 × 2,174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.93x = 26,155,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,155,246.06/8,017.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.09

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