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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.05, 12,268.70 and 2,023.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.05, 12,268.70 and 2,023.05 is: 3,034.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.05 : 12,268.70 = 2,023.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.05/12,268.70 = 2,023.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.05x = 12,268.70 × 2,023.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.05x = 24,820,183.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,820,183.42/8,179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.60

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