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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.22, 12,028.35 and 2,175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.22, 12,028.35 and 2,175.70 is: 3,263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.22 : 12,028.35 = 2,175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.22/12,028.35 = 2,175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.22x = 12,028.35 × 2,175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.22x = 26,170,081.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,170,081.10/8,019.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.42

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