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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.96, 12,040.68 and 2,183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.96, 12,040.68 and 2,183.68 is: 3,275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.96 : 12,040.68 = 2,183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.96/12,040.68 = 2,183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.96x = 12,040.68 × 2,183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.96x = 26,292,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,292,992.10/8,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.59

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