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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.10, 12,265.65 and 2,021.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.10, 12,265.65 and 2,021.10 is: 3,031.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.10 : 12,265.65 = 2,021.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.10/12,265.65 = 2,021.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.10x = 12,265.65 × 2,021.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.10x = 24,790,105.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,790,105.22/8,177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.65

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