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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.48, 12,041.86 and 2,183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.48, 12,041.86 and 2,183.96 is: 3,276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.48 : 12,041.86 = 2,183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.48/12,041.86 = 2,183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.48x = 12,041.86 × 2,183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.48x = 26,298,940.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,298,940.57/8,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.11

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