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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.92, 12,029.02 and 2,176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.92, 12,029.02 and 2,176.04 is: 3,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.92 : 12,029.02 = 2,176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.92/12,029.02 = 2,176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.92x = 12,029.02 × 2,176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.92x = 26,175,628.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,175,628.68/8,018.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.23

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