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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.24, 12,271.77 and 2,025.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.24, 12,271.77 and 2,025.24 is: 3,037.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.24 : 12,271.77 = 2,025.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.24/12,271.77 = 2,025.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.24x = 12,271.77 × 2,025.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.24x = 24,853,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,853,279.47/8,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.84

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