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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.10, 12,270.15 and 2,024.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.10, 12,270.15 and 2,024.10 is: 3,036.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.10 : 12,270.15 = 2,024.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.10/12,270.15 = 2,024.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.10x = 12,270.15 × 2,024.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.10x = 24,836,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,836,010.62/8,180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.15

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