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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.18, 12,030.18 and 2,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.18, 12,030.18 and 2,176.80 is: 3,265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.18 : 12,030.18 = 2,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.18/12,030.18 = 2,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.18x = 12,030.18 × 2,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.18x = 26,187,295.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,187,295.82/8,020.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.18

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