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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.48, 12,044.19 and 2,186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.48, 12,044.19 and 2,186.08 is: 3,279.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.48 : 12,044.19 = 2,186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.48/12,044.19 = 2,186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.48x = 12,044.19 × 2,186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.48x = 26,329,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,329,562.88/8,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.11

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