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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.76, 12,028.71 and 2,176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.76, 12,028.71 and 2,176.81 is: 3,264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.76 : 12,028.71 = 2,176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.76/12,028.71 = 2,176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.76x = 12,028.71 × 2,176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.76x = 26,184,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,184,216.22/8,019.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.96

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