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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.38, 12,030.36 and 2,176.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.38, 12,030.36 and 2,176.83 is: 3,265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.38 : 12,030.36 = 2,176.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.38/12,030.36 = 2,176.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.38x = 12,030.36 × 2,176.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.38x = 26,188,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,188,078.63/8,020.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.19

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