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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.34, 12,040.41 and 2,183.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.34, 12,040.41 and 2,183.00 is: 3,274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.34 : 12,040.41 = 2,183.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.34/12,040.41 = 2,183.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.34x = 12,040.41 × 2,183.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.34x = 26,284,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,284,154.83/8,026.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.74

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