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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.24, 12,031.82 and 2,177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.24, 12,031.82 and 2,177.84 is: 3,266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.24 : 12,031.82 = 2,177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.24/12,031.82 = 2,177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.24x = 12,031.82 × 2,177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.24x = 26,203,378.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,203,378.87/8,021.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.75

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