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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.66, 12,032.61 and 2,179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.66, 12,032.61 and 2,179.74 is: 3,269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.66 : 12,032.61 = 2,179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.66/12,032.61 = 2,179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.66x = 12,032.61 × 2,179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.66x = 26,227,961.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,227,961.32/8,022.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.24

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