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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.66, 12,029.50 and 2,176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.66, 12,029.50 and 2,176.27 is: 3,264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.66 : 12,029.50 = 2,176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.66/12,029.50 = 2,176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.66x = 12,029.50 × 2,176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.66x = 26,179,439.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,179,439.97/8,019.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.41

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