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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.77, 12,038.66 and 2,183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.77, 12,038.66 and 2,183.24 is: 3,274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.77 : 12,038.66 = 2,183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.77/12,038.66 = 2,183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.77x = 12,038.66 × 2,183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.77x = 26,283,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,283,284.06/8,025.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.86

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