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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.52, 12,041.28 and 2,184.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.52, 12,041.28 and 2,184.99 is: 3,277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.52 : 12,041.28 = 2,184.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.52/12,041.28 = 2,184.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.52x = 12,041.28 × 2,184.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.52x = 26,310,076.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,310,076.39/8,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.49

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