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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.44, 12,030.72 and 2,177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.44, 12,030.72 and 2,177.28 is: 3,265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.44 : 12,030.72 = 2,177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.44/12,030.72 = 2,177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.44x = 12,030.72 × 2,177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.44x = 26,194,246.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,194,246.04/8,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.53

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