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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.26, 12,033.99 and 2,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.26, 12,033.99 and 2,179.44 is: 3,268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.26 : 12,033.99 = 2,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.26/12,033.99 = 2,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.26x = 12,033.99 × 2,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.26x = 26,227,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,227,359.17/8,023.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.92

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