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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.62, 12,035.37 and 2,180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.62, 12,035.37 and 2,180.22 is: 3,270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.62 : 12,035.37 = 2,180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.62/12,035.37 = 2,180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.62x = 12,035.37 × 2,180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.62x = 26,239,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,239,754.38/8,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.31

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