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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.39, 12,039.87 and 2,184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.39, 12,039.87 and 2,184.46 is: 3,276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.39 : 12,039.87 = 2,184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.39/12,039.87 = 2,184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.39x = 12,039.87 × 2,184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.39x = 26,300,592.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,300,592.51/8,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.36

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