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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.16, 12,041.36 and 2,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.16, 12,041.36 and 2,183.70 is: 3,275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.16 : 12,041.36 = 2,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.16/12,041.36 = 2,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.16x = 12,041.36 × 2,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.16x = 26,294,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,294,717.83/8,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.72

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