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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.54, 12,038.35 and 2,182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.54, 12,038.35 and 2,182.15 is: 3,273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.54 : 12,038.35 = 2,182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.54/12,038.35 = 2,182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.54x = 12,038.35 × 2,182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.54x = 26,269,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,269,459.14/8,025.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.23

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