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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.68, 12,037.16 and 2,181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.68, 12,037.16 and 2,181.14 is: 3,271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.68 : 12,037.16 = 2,181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.68/12,037.16 = 2,181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.68x = 12,037.16 × 2,181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.68x = 26,254,731.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,254,731.16/8,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.75

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