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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.16, 12,043.90 and 2,185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.16, 12,043.90 and 2,185.77 is: 3,278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.16 : 12,043.90 = 2,185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.16/12,043.90 = 2,185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.16x = 12,043.90 × 2,185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.16x = 26,325,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,325,195.30/8,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.70

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