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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.76, 12,027.21 and 2,175.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.76, 12,027.21 and 2,175.81 is: 3,263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.76 : 12,027.21 = 2,175.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.76/12,027.21 = 2,175.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.76x = 12,027.21 × 2,175.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.76x = 26,168,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,168,923.79/8,018.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.46

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