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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.21, 12,039.59 and 2,184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.21, 12,039.59 and 2,184.27 is: 3,276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.21 : 12,039.59 = 2,184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.21/12,039.59 = 2,184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.21x = 12,039.59 × 2,184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.21x = 26,297,720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,297,720.71/8,027.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.07

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