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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.96, 12,041.31 and 2,184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.96, 12,041.31 and 2,184.21 is: 3,275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.96 : 12,041.31 = 2,184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.96/12,041.31 = 2,184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.96x = 12,041.31 × 2,184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.96x = 26,300,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,300,749.72/8,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.74

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