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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.59, 12,026.98 and 2,175.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.59, 12,026.98 and 2,175.65 is: 3,263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.59 : 12,026.98 = 2,175.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.59/12,026.98 = 2,175.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.59x = 12,026.98 × 2,175.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.59x = 26,166,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,166,499.04/8,018.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.23

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