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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.16, 12,030.36 and 2,178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.16, 12,030.36 and 2,178.24 is: 3,266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.16 : 12,030.36 = 2,178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.16/12,030.36 = 2,178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.16x = 12,030.36 × 2,178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.16x = 26,205,011.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,205,011.37/8,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.99

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