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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.10, 12,035.25 and 2,179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.10, 12,035.25 and 2,179.76 is: 3,269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.10 : 12,035.25 = 2,179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.10/12,035.25 = 2,179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.10x = 12,035.25 × 2,179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.10x = 26,233,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,233,896.36/8,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.80

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