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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.53, 12,038.22 and 2,182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.53, 12,038.22 and 2,182.10 is: 3,273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.53 : 12,038.22 = 2,182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.53/12,038.22 = 2,182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.53x = 12,038.22 × 2,182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.53x = 26,268,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,268,539.67/8,025.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.12

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