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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.91, 12,037.97 and 2,181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.91, 12,037.97 and 2,181.44 is: 3,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.91 : 12,037.97 = 2,181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.91/12,037.97 = 2,181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.91x = 12,037.97 × 2,181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.91x = 26,260,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,260,054.54/8,024.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.32

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