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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.13, 12,274.56 and 2,027.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.13, 12,274.56 and 2,027.13 is: 3,040.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.13 : 12,274.56 = 2,027.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.13/12,274.56 = 2,027.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.13x = 12,274.56 × 2,027.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.13x = 24,882,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,882,128.81/8,183.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.66

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