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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.03, 12,032.97 and 2,178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.03, 12,032.97 and 2,178.60 is: 3,267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.03 : 12,032.97 = 2,178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.03/12,032.97 = 2,178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.03x = 12,032.97 × 2,178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.03x = 26,215,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,215,028.44/8,022.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.88

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