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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.52, 12,041.87 and 2,184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.52, 12,041.87 and 2,184.71 is: 3,276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.52 : 12,041.87 = 2,184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.52/12,041.87 = 2,184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.52x = 12,041.87 × 2,184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.52x = 26,307,922.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,307,922.67/8,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.81

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