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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.46, 12,272.19 and 2,025.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.46, 12,272.19 and 2,025.46 is: 3,038.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.46 : 12,272.19 = 2,025.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.46/12,272.19 = 2,025.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.46x = 12,272.19 × 2,025.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.46x = 24,856,829.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,856,829.96/8,181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.19

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