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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.98, 12,041.10 and 2,183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.98, 12,041.10 and 2,183.46 is: 3,275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.98 : 12,041.10 = 2,183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.98/12,041.10 = 2,183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.98x = 12,041.10 × 2,183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.98x = 26,291,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,291,260.21/8,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.36

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