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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.83, 12,043.53 and 2,186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.83, 12,043.53 and 2,186.90 is: 3,280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.83 : 12,043.53 = 2,186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.83/12,043.53 = 2,186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.83x = 12,043.53 × 2,186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.83x = 26,337,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,337,995.76/8,029.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.02

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