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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.37, 12,040.99 and 2,183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.37, 12,040.99 and 2,183.96 is: 3,275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.37 : 12,040.99 = 2,183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.37/12,040.99 = 2,183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.37x = 12,040.99 × 2,183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.37x = 26,297,065.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,297,065.16/8,027.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.93

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