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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.27, 12,037.91 and 2,182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.27, 12,037.91 and 2,182.74 is: 3,274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.27 : 12,037.91 = 2,182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.27/12,037.91 = 2,182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.27x = 12,037.91 × 2,182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.27x = 26,275,616.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,275,616.76/8,025.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.11

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