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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.08, 12,035.28 and 2,179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.08, 12,035.28 and 2,179.68 is: 3,269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.08 : 12,035.28 = 2,179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.08/12,035.28 = 2,179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.08x = 12,035.28 × 2,179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.08x = 26,233,059.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,233,059.11/8,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.70

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