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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.16, 12,039.36 and 2,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.16, 12,039.36 and 2,184.24 is: 3,275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.16 : 12,039.36 = 2,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.16/12,039.36 = 2,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.16x = 12,039.36 × 2,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.16x = 26,296,851.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,296,851.69/8,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.98

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