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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.26, 12,038.46 and 2,183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.26, 12,038.46 and 2,183.31 is: 3,274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.26 : 12,038.46 = 2,183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.26/12,038.46 = 2,183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.26x = 12,038.46 × 2,183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.26x = 26,283,690.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,283,690.10/8,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.71

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