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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.92, 12,033.52 and 2,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.92, 12,033.52 and 2,179.04 is: 3,268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.92 : 12,033.52 = 2,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.92/12,033.52 = 2,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.92x = 12,033.52 × 2,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.92x = 26,221,521.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,221,521.42/8,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.73

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