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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.99, 12,042.82 and 2,185.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.99, 12,042.82 and 2,185.21 is: 3,277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.99 : 12,042.82 = 2,185.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.99/12,042.82 = 2,185.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.99x = 12,042.82 × 2,185.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.99x = 26,316,090.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,316,090.69/8,029.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.23

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