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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.63, 12,040.83 and 2,183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.63, 12,040.83 and 2,183.29 is: 3,275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.63 : 12,040.83 = 2,183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.63/12,040.83 = 2,183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.63x = 12,040.83 × 2,183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.63x = 26,288,593.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,288,593.63/8,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.17

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