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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.41, 12,035.72 and 2,179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.41, 12,035.72 and 2,179.94 is: 3,270.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.41 : 12,035.72 = 2,179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.41/12,035.72 = 2,179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.41x = 12,035.72 × 2,179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.41x = 26,237,092.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,237,092.73/8,023.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.07

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