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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.03, 12,027.05 and 2,174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.03, 12,027.05 and 2,174.64 is: 3,261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.03 : 12,027.05 = 2,174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.03/12,027.05 = 2,174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.03x = 12,027.05 × 2,174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.03x = 26,154,504.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,154,504.01/8,018.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.96

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