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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.94, 12,034.66 and 2,179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.94, 12,034.66 and 2,179.68 is: 3,269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.94 : 12,034.66 = 2,179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.94/12,034.66 = 2,179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.94x = 12,034.66 × 2,179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.94x = 26,231,707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,231,707.71/8,022.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.59

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