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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.58, 12,270.84 and 2,024.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.58, 12,270.84 and 2,024.58 is: 3,036.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.58 : 12,270.84 = 2,024.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.58/12,270.84 = 2,024.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.58x = 12,270.84 × 2,024.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.58x = 24,843,297.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,843,297.25/8,180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.86

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