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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.46, 12,270.69 and 2,024.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.46, 12,270.69 and 2,024.46 is: 3,036.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.46 : 12,270.69 = 2,024.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.46/12,270.69 = 2,024.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.46x = 12,270.69 × 2,024.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.46x = 24,841,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,841,521.08/8,180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.69

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