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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.16, 12,042.85 and 2,184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.16, 12,042.85 and 2,184.69 is: 3,277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.16 : 12,042.85 = 2,184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.16/12,042.85 = 2,184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.16x = 12,042.85 × 2,184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.16x = 26,309,893.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,309,893.97/8,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.20

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