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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.63, 12,275.31 and 2,027.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.63, 12,275.31 and 2,027.63 is: 3,041.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.63 : 12,275.31 = 2,027.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.63/12,275.31 = 2,027.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.63x = 12,275.31 × 2,027.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.63x = 24,889,786.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,889,786.82/8,183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.41

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