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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.83, 12,040.53 and 2,184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.83, 12,040.53 and 2,184.90 is: 3,277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.83 : 12,040.53 = 2,184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.83/12,040.53 = 2,184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.83x = 12,040.53 × 2,184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.83x = 26,307,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,307,354.00/8,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.02

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