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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.62, 12,036.87 and 2,181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.62, 12,036.87 and 2,181.22 is: 3,271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.62 : 12,036.87 = 2,181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.62/12,036.87 = 2,181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.62x = 12,036.87 × 2,181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.62x = 26,255,061.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,255,061.58/8,024.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.81

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