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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.00, 12,035.96 and 2,180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.00, 12,035.96 and 2,180.59 is: 3,270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.00 : 12,035.96 = 2,180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.00/12,035.96 = 2,180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.00x = 12,035.96 × 2,180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.00x = 26,245,461.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,245,461.20/8,024.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.87

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