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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.41, 12,029.13 and 2,176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.41, 12,029.13 and 2,176.02 is: 3,264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.41 : 12,029.13 = 2,176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.41/12,029.13 = 2,176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.41x = 12,029.13 × 2,176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.41x = 26,175,616.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,175,616.58/8,019.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.03

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