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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.80, 12,036.30 and 2,180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.80, 12,036.30 and 2,180.28 is: 3,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.80 : 12,036.30 = 2,180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.80/12,036.30 = 2,180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.80x = 12,036.30 × 2,180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.80x = 26,242,504.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,242,504.16/8,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.58

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