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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.65, 12,033.97 and 2,180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.65, 12,033.97 and 2,180.12 is: 3,270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.65 : 12,033.97 = 2,180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.65/12,033.97 = 2,180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.65x = 12,033.97 × 2,180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.65x = 26,235,433.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,235,433.06/8,022.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.17

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