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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.38, 12,026.22 and 2,173.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.38, 12,026.22 and 2,173.42 is: 3,259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.38 : 12,026.22 = 2,173.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.38/12,026.22 = 2,173.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.38x = 12,026.22 × 2,173.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.38x = 26,138,027.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,138,027.07/8,018.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.76

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