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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.62, 12,028.77 and 2,177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.62, 12,028.77 and 2,177.55 is: 3,265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.62 : 12,028.77 = 2,177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.62/12,028.77 = 2,177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.62x = 12,028.77 × 2,177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.62x = 26,193,248.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,193,248.11/8,020.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.74

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