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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.78, 12,038.88 and 2,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.78, 12,038.88 and 2,182.44 is: 3,273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.78 : 12,038.88 = 2,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.78/12,038.88 = 2,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.78x = 12,038.88 × 2,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.78x = 26,274,133.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,274,133.27/8,025.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.72

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