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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.24, 12,043.90 and 2,185.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.24, 12,043.90 and 2,185.80 is: 3,278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.24 : 12,043.90 = 2,185.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.24/12,043.90 = 2,185.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.24x = 12,043.90 × 2,185.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.24x = 26,325,556.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,325,556.62/8,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.71

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