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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.83, 12,039.03 and 2,183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.83, 12,039.03 and 2,183.90 is: 3,275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.83 : 12,039.03 = 2,183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.83/12,039.03 = 2,183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.83x = 12,039.03 × 2,183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.83x = 26,291,977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,291,977.42/8,026.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.51

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