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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.27, 12,028.91 and 2,176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.27, 12,028.91 and 2,176.74 is: 3,265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.27 : 12,028.91 = 2,176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.27/12,028.91 = 2,176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.27x = 12,028.91 × 2,176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.27x = 26,183,798.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,183,798.67/8,019.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.11

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