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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.02, 12,043.59 and 2,185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.02, 12,043.59 and 2,185.68 is: 3,278.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.02 : 12,043.59 = 2,185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.02/12,043.59 = 2,185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.02x = 12,043.59 × 2,185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.02x = 26,323,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,323,470.76/8,029.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.54

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