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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.47, 12,034.58 and 2,179.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.47, 12,034.58 and 2,179.71 is: 3,268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.47 : 12,034.58 = 2,179.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.47/12,034.58 = 2,179.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.47x = 12,034.58 × 2,179.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.47x = 26,231,883.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,231,883.47/8,024.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.99

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