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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.02, 12,036.03 and 2,181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.02, 12,036.03 and 2,181.09 is: 3,271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.02 : 12,036.03 = 2,181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.02/12,036.03 = 2,181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.02x = 12,036.03 × 2,181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.02x = 26,251,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,251,664.67/8,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.64

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