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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.44, 12,035.22 and 2,180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.44, 12,035.22 and 2,180.28 is: 3,270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.44 : 12,035.22 = 2,180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.44/12,035.22 = 2,180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.44x = 12,035.22 × 2,180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.44x = 26,240,149.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,240,149.46/8,024.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.03

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