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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.50, 12,029.19 and 2,176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.50, 12,029.19 and 2,176.10 is: 3,264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.50 : 12,029.19 = 2,176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.50/12,029.19 = 2,176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.50x = 12,029.19 × 2,176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.50x = 26,176,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,176,660.21/8,019.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.13

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