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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.95, 12,035.97 and 2,180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.95, 12,035.97 and 2,180.57 is: 3,270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.95 : 12,035.97 = 2,180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.95/12,035.97 = 2,180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.95x = 12,035.97 × 2,180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.95x = 26,245,214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,245,214.92/8,023.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.86

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