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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.08, 12,040.54 and 2,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.08, 12,040.54 and 2,183.60 is: 3,275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.08 : 12,040.54 = 2,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.08/12,040.54 = 2,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.08x = 12,040.54 × 2,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.08x = 26,291,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,291,723.14/8,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.38

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