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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.08, 12,039.04 and 2,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.08, 12,039.04 and 2,182.60 is: 3,273.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.08 : 12,039.04 = 2,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.08/12,039.04 = 2,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.08x = 12,039.04 × 2,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.08x = 26,276,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,276,408.70/8,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.88

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