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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.53, 12,034.47 and 2,179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.53, 12,034.47 and 2,179.19 is: 3,268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.53 : 12,034.47 = 2,179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.53/12,034.47 = 2,179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.53x = 12,034.47 × 2,179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.53x = 26,225,396.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,225,396.68/8,022.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.97

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