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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.06, 12,033.09 and 2,178.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.06, 12,033.09 and 2,178.53 is: 3,267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.06 : 12,033.09 = 2,178.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.06/12,033.09 = 2,178.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.06x = 12,033.09 × 2,178.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.06x = 26,214,387.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,214,387.39/8,022.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.79

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