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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.52, 12,040.34 and 2,183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.52, 12,040.34 and 2,183.64 is: 3,275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.52 : 12,040.34 = 2,183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.52/12,040.34 = 2,183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.52x = 12,040.34 × 2,183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.52x = 26,291,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,291,757.12/8,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.20

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