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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.48, 12,266.18 and 2,021.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.48, 12,266.18 and 2,021.48 is: 3,032.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.48 : 12,266.18 = 2,021.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.48/12,266.18 = 2,021.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.48x = 12,266.18 × 2,021.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.48x = 24,795,837.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,795,837.55/8,177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.21

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