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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.45, 12,043.02 and 2,185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.45, 12,043.02 and 2,185.07 is: 3,277.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.45 : 12,043.02 = 2,185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.45/12,043.02 = 2,185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.45x = 12,043.02 × 2,185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.45x = 26,314,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,314,781.50/8,028.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.69

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