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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.52, 12,045.84 and 2,187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.52, 12,045.84 and 2,187.18 is: 3,280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.52 : 12,045.84 = 2,187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.52/12,045.84 = 2,187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.52x = 12,045.84 × 2,187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.52x = 26,346,420.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,346,420.33/8,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.79

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