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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.24, 12,042.98 and 2,184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.24, 12,042.98 and 2,184.72 is: 3,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.24 : 12,042.98 = 2,184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.24/12,042.98 = 2,184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.24x = 12,042.98 × 2,184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.24x = 26,310,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,310,539.27/8,028.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.25

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