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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.60, 12,027.48 and 2,176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.60, 12,027.48 and 2,176.24 is: 3,263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.60 : 12,027.48 = 2,176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.60/12,027.48 = 2,176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.60x = 12,027.48 × 2,176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.60x = 26,174,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,174,683.08/8,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.84

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