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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.18, 12,036.41 and 2,180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.18, 12,036.41 and 2,180.65 is: 3,271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.18 : 12,036.41 = 2,180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.18/12,036.41 = 2,180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.18x = 12,036.41 × 2,180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.18x = 26,247,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,247,126.38/8,024.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.00

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