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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.96, 12,043.46 and 2,185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.96, 12,043.46 and 2,185.56 is: 3,278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.96 : 12,043.46 = 2,185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.96/12,043.46 = 2,185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.96x = 12,043.46 × 2,185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.96x = 26,321,704.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,321,704.44/8,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.35

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