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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.52, 12,039.78 and 2,183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.52, 12,039.78 and 2,183.99 is: 3,275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.52 : 12,039.78 = 2,183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.52/12,039.78 = 2,183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.52x = 12,039.78 × 2,183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.52x = 26,294,759.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,294,759.12/8,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.99

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