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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.23, 12,028.97 and 2,175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.23, 12,028.97 and 2,175.47 is: 3,262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.23 : 12,028.97 = 2,175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.23/12,028.97 = 2,175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.23x = 12,028.97 × 2,175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.23x = 26,168,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,168,653.77/8,020.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.83

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