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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.48, 12,036.69 and 2,181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.48, 12,036.69 and 2,181.08 is: 3,271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.48 : 12,036.69 = 2,181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.48/12,036.69 = 2,181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.48x = 12,036.69 × 2,181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.48x = 26,252,983.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,252,983.83/8,024.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.61

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