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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.48, 12,027.84 and 2,174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.48, 12,027.84 and 2,174.73 is: 3,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.48 : 12,027.84 = 2,174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.48/12,027.84 = 2,174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.48x = 12,027.84 × 2,174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.48x = 26,157,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,157,304.48/8,019.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.72

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